The Supreme Court directed issuance of a fresh notice on the correct address in the Indian Express Workers Union case and rejected procedural lapses. The interim stay against Indian Express Pvt. Ltd. will continue till the next hearing, keeping labour dispute issues alive.
The Indian Express Workers Union has approached the Supreme Court of India challenging the actions taken by its employer, Indian Express Pvt. Ltd., bringing important labour rights and industrial dispute issues under judicial scrutiny.
The matter is being heard before a Bench comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Manmohan.
During the hearing, the counsel appearing for Indian Express informed the Court about issues related to service of notice and address correction.
The counsel stated,
“I served on 12th of December on the correct address, and I filed an affidavit as well as an application for correction of the address. Notice was issued on the incorrect address after we filed the process. We came to know about it and then I served them on the correct address.”
However, the Bench was not satisfied with the procedure followed and made it clear that a fresh notice was required to avoid future objections. The Court observed,
“No, that is not then the fresh notice must go. Then fresh notice must go. Otherwise they will come forward with this plea.”
In response, the counsel submitted that corrective steps had already been taken and said,
“So we have filed an application for correction of the address.”
After considering the submissions, the Supreme Court passed directions to ensure proper service and procedural fairness. The Court ordered,
“Application for correction of the address of the respondent is given by LA. Fresh notice to be issued on the correct address on taking step by the petition. Stay to be continued. Intermittent. Stay to continue till next date. 35.”
With this order, the Supreme Court allowed the correction of the respondent’s address and directed that a fresh notice be issued at the correct address. Importantly, the interim stay already granted in the matter will continue till the next date of hearing.
The case is significant as it involves the rights of media workers and the obligations of employers under labour and industrial laws. The continuation of the interim stay offers temporary protection while the Supreme Court examines the broader legal and industrial dispute issues raised by the workers’ union.
The matter will be listed for further hearing after fresh notice is served in accordance with the Court’s directions.
Case Title:
THE INDIAN EXPRESS WORKERS UNION REGD. Vs THE INDIAN EXPRESS PVT. LTD.
SLP(C) No. 23840/2025
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