Trade union recognition is not enforceable as a right without a statutory provision: Karnataka HC

President of Bengaluru Metro Rail Employees Union (Reg) Vs Management of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Karnataka High Court) Karnataka High Court heard the case of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Employees Union (Reg) versus the Management of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), where the petitioner sought recognition for their union. The petitioner, a registered employees’ union, had requested the recognition of their union in a letter dated February 24, 2021, but BMRCL had not granted this recognition. The union invoked writ jurisdiction to demand recognition, arguing...