Predominant Nature of Duties Determines Workman Status under Industrial Disputes Act 1947

Venkatesh Seena Naidu Vs Netel India Limited & Anr. (Bombay High Court) Predominant Nature of Duties Determines Workman Status under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Bombay High Court, in Venkatesh Seena Naidu Vs Netel India Limited & Anr., examined whether the petitioner qualified as a “workman” under Section 2(s) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The petitioner, formerly Manager-Development at Netel India, contested his termination, claiming technical duties as his predominant role. The Labour Court initially rejected his claim, ruling that his duties were supervisory,...