Pramod Devidas Lad vs M/s. Parle Biscuits Pvt. Ltd. and Ors. 1 Advocate - Vijay Mehta — 13/2024

Summary: The Labour Court at Alibag allowed the respondents' application to frame a preliminary issue regarding whether the complainant qualifies as a "workman" under the Industrial Dispute Act, 1947. The court found that the parties held contradictory positions—the complainant claimed he performed manual and skilled work, while the respondents contended he held a managerial position—making this a foundational issue requiring determination before proceeding further. Both parties will now present evidence on this preliminary issue. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.