In Brief
The appellants sought reference of their labour disputes to the Labour Court but were rejected by the High Court on the ground of delay. The Supreme Court found that similar matters had previously been referred by its own direction, despite similar delay issues. The Court allowed the appeals and directed the State to consider the appellants' cases for Labour Court reference within two months, overriding the delay objection to ensure consistency with earlier precedent and equitable treatment in substantially similar circumstances."
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