when civil court has no jurisdiction, the decree passed in those proceedings have no force of law - SC

Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 – Section 25B and 25F – Jurisdiction of Civil Court – Whether the suit before the civil court at the instance of the terminated employee, was maintainable? Held, the civil court lacks jurisdiction to entertain a suit structured on the provisions of the ID Act. The decree favouring the plaintiff is a legal nullity. 

OCTOBER 08, 2021

MILKHI RAM  Vs  HIMACHAL PRADESH STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD