Govt Can't Amend Industrial Dispute Reference Without Fresh Demand: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that the government cannot unilaterally amend an industrial dispute reference without a fresh demand from the concerned parties. The ruling prevents administrative overreach and ensures that any modification follows statutory procedure under the Industrial Disputes Act. The Court reasoned that allowing suo motu amendments would violate the principle of fair representation in industrial adjudication. This strengthens collective bargaining rights and safeguards procedural fairness between employees and employers.