BDK VALVES PRIVATE LIMITED vs MANJUNATH SIDDESHWARGOUDA PATIL — CP/100138/2026

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Case Summary: CP/100138/2026 Court: High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench Judge: Justice B. Muralidhara Pai Date: 12th June, 2026 Decision: Dismissed The court dismissed the petition filed by BDK Valves Private Limited seeking transfer of industrial disputes from the Labour Court, Hubballi to Industrial Tribunals under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. Key Reasoning: 1. Statutory Authorities Continue to Function: The Central Government's notifications dated 08.12.2025 and 02.02.2026 clarified that existing Labour Courts and statutory authorities under repealed acts shall continue functioning until corresponding authorities are appointed under the new Code. 2. No Jurisdiction to Transfer: The court held that Section 24 of CPC cannot be invoked for transfer, as: - Industrial Tribunals under the new Code are not yet constituted - Labour Courts created under special statutes are not subordinate civil courts - Transfer is governed by statutory provisions (Section 92(1) of the Code), not CPC 3. Removal of Difficulties Orders Valid: The court accepted the government's position that existing statutory authorities must continue to avoid legal or administrative vacuum during transition. 4. Labour Court Retains Jurisdiction: Despite repeal of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the Labour Court Hubballi continues to have jurisdiction and can adjudicate pending disputes. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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