In Brief
Workers of Bharat Electronics Ltd challenged transfer orders through an Industrial Tribunal reference. The High Court had set aside this reference as contrary to standing orders and lacking proper policy basis, but without staying the transfers. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's approach, refusing to revisit its validity. Instead, it allowed the Government to file a fresh reference based on the workmen's actual grievances. The Court maintained status quo for the four workmen who had not yet transferred and directed the Tribunal to expeditiously decide the matter within four months, emphasizing party cooperation for swift resolution.
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