Suraj Prakash vs. Labour Court and Industrial Tribunal, Ajmer & Anr.

Industrial Disputes Act, 1947–Sec. 2(g) & (s) (As amended by Rajasthan Act No. 34 of 1958)–A person employed in any industry by a contractor in relation to the execution of his contract with the principal employer shall be treated to be the workman employed by the Principal employer–Even the petitioner was employed through the contractor in the respondent’s employment, he will be deemed to be workman employed by the respondents–Findings of Labour Court that the relationship of employer and workman is not established between the respondents and petitioner–Findings are ex facie contrary to law–Set aside and matter remanded back for deciding afresh.