BDK VALVES PRIVATE LIMITED vs ABBASALI ABDULREHAMAN KHARADI — CP/100179/2026

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Summary of CP/100179/2026 Case: BDK Valves Private Limited v. Abbasali Abdulrehaman Kharadi (and connected petitions) Court: High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench Decision Date: 12 June 2026 Outcome: Petitions dismissed --- Key Facts BDK Valves Private Limited (petitioner) terminated the services of 163 workers, including respondent Abbasali Abdulrehaman Kharadi, on 27 November 2024 for alleged grave misconduct related to participation in an illegal strike. The Trade Union raised industrial disputes before the Labour Court, Hubballi under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Legal Issue The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 came into force on 21 November 2025, repealing the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The petitioner sought to transfer pending industrial disputes from the Labour Court to Industrial Tribunals under the new Code, arguing that the Labour Court lacks jurisdiction under the repealed statutory framework. Court's Decision The court dismissed the petitions, holding that: 1. Tribunal Constitution: Industrial Tribunals under the Code have not yet been constituted, making transfer impossible under Section 24 CPC. 2. Government Clarification: Central Government orders dated 8 December 2025 and 2 February 2026 clarified that existing Labour Courts and statutory authorities continue functioning until corresponding authorities are appointed under the Code. 3. Jurisdictional Authority: Labour Courts retain jurisdiction despite repeal, ensuring continuity and preventing legal/administrative vacuum. The court rejected the petitioner's argument that proceeding before labour Courts are no longer valid under repealed statutory provisions. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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