Ajit Ashok Mhalungekar vs Divisional Forest Officer and Ors-2 Advocate - A. A. Mahadeshwar — 5/2025
Case under Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Union and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971 Section 28(1). Disposed: Contested--JUDGMENT on 06th March 2026.
Condn of Delay ULP - Delay application
CNR: MHLC090000422025
Filing Number
45/2025
Filing Date
18-01-2025
Registration No
5/2025
Registration Date
20-01-2025
Court
Labour Court, Kolhapur
Judge
1-Judge, Labour Court No. 1 Kolhapur.
Decision Date
06th March 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--JUDGMENT
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
Ajit Ashok Mhalungekar
Adv. B. B. Powar
Respondent(s)
Divisional Forest Officer and Ors-2 Advocate - A. A. Mahadeshwar
Forestry Inspector Social Forestry Zone
Government of Maharashtra
Hearing History
Judge: 1-Judge, Labour Court No. 1 Kolhapur.
Disposed
Judgment
Argument
Respondent Evidence
Respondent Evidence
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 06-03-2026 | Disposed |
| 02-03-2026 | Judgment |
| 12-02-2026 | Argument |
| 20-01-2026 | Respondent Evidence |
| 06-01-2026 | Respondent Evidence |
Final Orders / Judgements
Summary The Labour Court at Kolhapur allowed the applicant's application to condone a 2-year, 2-month delay in filing an unfair labour practice complaint under the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions & Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971. The court found that the applicant—a daily wage forest worker allegedly terminated orally in August 2022—provided justified reasons for the delay, including poor financial condition, insufficient legal knowledge, and residence in a remote area, while the opponents failed to present any evidence to rebut these claims. Accordingly, the court registered the original complaint and directed both parties to bear their own costs. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Interim Orders
Summary The Labour Court at Kolhapur allowed the applicant's application to condone a 2-year, 2-month delay in filing an unfair labour practice complaint under the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions & Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971. The court found that the applicant—a daily wage forest worker allegedly terminated orally in August 2022—provided justified reasons for the delay, including poor financial condition, insufficient legal knowledge, and residence in a remote area, while the opponents failed to present any evidence to rebut these claims. Accordingly, the court registered the original complaint and directed both parties to bear their own costs. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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