Trade Union Cannot Invoke Recovery Under Section 50 of MRTU & PULP Act Without Written Authorisation from Employees: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court on 14 April 2026 delivered a crucial judgment clarifying the scope of recovery proceedings under labour law. The case titled Vidyut Metallics Employees Union versus Vidyut Metallics Private Limited was decided by Justice Amit Borkar, who examined whether a trade union can independently file a recovery application under the law. Origin of the Dispute The dispute arose from a settlement dated 02.02.2006 between the employer and…