INTRODUCTION

The case of N.M. Desai v. The Testeels Ltd. & Another is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court emphasizing the necessity of speaking orders in quasi-judicial proceedings.

The dispute arose under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. During the pendency of conciliation proceedings, the respondent-management sought approval from the Conciliation Officer under the proviso to Section 33(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act for dismissing one of its employees.