The question (15 marks)
Describe the authorities constituted under the Industrial Disputes Act 1947 for the investigation and settlement of industrial disputes, and explain the appropriate Government's power of reference and the extent to which it is open to judicial review. (15 marks)
Standing MU question; plan from the pack exam workshop (Q6).
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 5 · Industrial Disputes Act: authorities and dispute settlement of Labour Law and Industrial Relations – I.
Authorities you will need
- North Brooke Jute Co. Ltd v Their Workmen
- State of Madras v C.P. Sarathy
- State of Bombay v K.P. Krishnan
- Ram Avtar Sharma v State of Haryana
- State of Bihar v D.N. Ganguli
How an answer is marked
A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.