Workers' Claims For Layoff Period Dues Under Industrial Disputes Act Cannot Be Decided By Adjudicating Authority: NCLAT

The NCLAT ruled that claims related to the layoff period of workers under the Industrial Disputes Act cannot be decided by the Adjudicating Authority under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The case involved workers seeking claims for dues during a layoff period, and the NCLAT clarified that such claims fall under the jurisdiction of the Industrial Disputes Act, not the IBC. This ruling ensures that the proper legal framework is applied when resolving labor disputes during insolvency proceedings.