Labour Court's Factual Finding Shouldn't Be Normally Disturbed By Writ Court Without Compelling Reason : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that factual findings by Labour Courts should not be disturbed by writ courts unless there are compelling reasons. The court emphasized that Labour Courts are specialized tribunals with expertise in labor matters, and their findings should be respected. The judgment came in a case where the High Court had interfered with the Labour Court’s decision without sufficient justification. The Supreme Court highlighted that writ courts should exercise restraint and not re-evaluate evidence or substitute their own findings for those of the Labour Court. This ruling reinforces the principle of judicial deference to specialized tribunals and aims to ensure that Labour Courts’ decisions are not undermined by unwarranted judicial intervention.