Person discharging managerial functions cannot be treated as a workman: Karnataka HC

Mphasis Limited Vs Ashok S. Narayanpur (Karnataka High Court) Karnataka High Court addressed the case of Mphasis Limited versus Ashok S. Narayanpur, where the issue was whether the respondent’s role as a Project Lead in Mphasis fell under the definition of “workman” as per Section 2(s) of the Industrial Disputes Act (ID Act). The respondent had resigned from his position, but later sought reemployment, claiming that he was a “workman” and entitled to reinstatement. The Labour Court ruled in favor of the respondent, ordering reinstatement and continuity of service,...