Criminal acquittal can’t revive a labor dispute after unreasonable delay: P&H HC

Punjab And Sind Bank Vs Jai Singh and Ors (Punjab and Haryana High Court) In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed the case of Punjab and Sind Bank vs. Jai Singh and Others, emphasizing that a criminal acquittal cannot resurrect a dismissed labor dispute, especially when there is an unreasonable delay in pursuing the matter. The court’s decision sheds light on the interpretation of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, particularly regarding the timelines for raising labor disputes. The petitioner, Punjab and Sind Bank, filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227...