Karnataka HC Sets Aside Order To Register Defamation Case Against Asst Commissioner For Shouting At Senior Lawyer, Calls It Quasi-Judicial Function

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that Section 33C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act can only be invoked to calculate pre-existing benefits, not to address new issues. The Court clarified that claims regarding new entitlements or disputes beyond the scope of existing benefits cannot be settled under this provision. The ruling ensures that Section 33C(2) is applied strictly in line with its purpose, allowing workers to seek unpaid dues or benefits but not to resolve broader issues related to employment terms or conditions.