- 1 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010504272026 NC: 2026:KHC:39009-DB WA No. 1801 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 28TH DAY OF JULY, 2026 PRESENT THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D K SINGH AND THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE T.M.NADAF WRIT APPEAL NO. 1801 OF 2026 (L-RES) BETWEEN: 1. SMT. JENNIFER D/O SRI JOHN, AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS, R/A G1453, HAL EAST EXTENSION TOWNSHIP, 15TH MAIN, 6TH CROSS, MARATHAHALLI, GBJ COLONY, BENGALURU - 560037 2. SMT. MALATHI W/O SHRI CHETAN, AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS, R/A FA 478, 1ST FLOOR, DHRUV ENCLAVE, LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI NAGAR, BENGALURU - 560017 3. SMT. SHUBHA W/O SHRI DHARMAPPA H. N. R/A NO. G429, 5TH MAIN, 5TH CROSS, TEJAS ENCLAVE, HAL OLD TOWNSHIP, VIMANAPURA, BENGALURU - 560017 …APPELLANTS (BY SRI. CLIFTON D'ROZARIO, ADVOCATE ALONG WITH SMT. MAITREYI KRISHNAN., ADVOCATE) Digitally signed by VASANTHA KUMARY B K Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010504272026 NC: 2026:KHC:39009-DB WA No. 1801 of 2026 AND: 1. MANAGEMENT OF HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED A COMPANY INCORPORATED UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956 REGISTERED AND CORPORATE OFFICE AT NO.15/1, CUBBON ROAD, BENGALURU-560 001. REPRESENTED BY ITS CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR 2. THE MANAGEMENT OF HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED A COMPANY REGISTERED UNDER THE COMPANY'S ACT, 1956 INDUSTRIAL HEALTH CENTRE, MEDICAL DIVISION, BENGALURU COMPLEX, MARATHAHALLI POST, BENGALURU - 560037. REPRESENTED BY THE CHIEF MANAGER (HR) 3. UNION OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, NO. 104, SOUTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI-110001. REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY 4. MANAGEMENT OF HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED A COMPANY INCORPORATED UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956 REGISTERED AND CORPORATE OFFICE AT NO.15/1, CUBBON ROAD BENGALURU 560001 REPRESENTED BY ITS GM (HR) …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. S.S.RAMDAS, ADVOCATE FOR - 3 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010504272026 NC: 2026:KHC:39009-DB WA No. 1801 of 2026 SRI. PRADEEP.S.SAWKAR AND S.R. KAMALA CHARAN, ADVOCATE FOR C/R1, R2 AND R4; R-3 ASG SERVED AND UNREPRESENTED) THIS WRIT APPEAL IS FILED U/S 4 OF THE KARNATAKA HIGH COURT ACT PRAYING TO CALL FOR THE RECORDS IN WP NO.9163/2026 AND GRANT THE APPELLANT THE FOLLOWING RELIEFS: SET ASIDE THE ORDER OF THE LEARNED SINGLE JUDGE DATED 16/07/2026 IN WP NO.9163/2026, AND CONSEQUENTLY REJECT THE APPLICATION FILED BY THE RESPONDENTS IN IA NO.2/26, ETC. THIS APPEAL, COMING ON FOR ORDERS, THIS DAY, JUDGMENT WAS DELIVERED THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D K SINGH and HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE T.M.NADAF ORAL JUDGMENT (PER: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D K SINGH) This appeal is taken up for final disposal with the consent of both the learned counsel appearing for the respective parties. 2. The present appeal is filed against the order passed by the learned Single Judge vacating the interim order that had been operating in favour of the appellants for a period of six months. Learned Single Judge vacated the interim order on the ground that the writ petitions were not maintainable in view of - 4 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010504272026 NC: 2026:KHC:39009-DB WA No. 1801 of 2026 the availability of an alternate remedy under the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. 3. We are not expressing any opinion on the view taken by the learned Single Judge. However, we are of the considered view that when the writ petitions are still pending adjudication, it would not be appropriate to vacate the interim order at this stage. 4. Accordingly, we dispose of the appeal requesting the learned Single Judge to decide the matter finally preferable as expeditiously as possible may be within a period of two months. 5. The parties are directed to extend full cooperation to facilitate early disposal of the writ petitions and shall not seek unnecessary adjournments before the learned Single Judge. 6. Till the writ petitions are finally decided by the learned Single Judge, the interim order dated 24.03.2026 which - 5 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010504272026 NC: 2026:KHC:39009-DB WA No. 1801 of 2026 was in operation prior to the passing of the impugned order, shall continue to remain in operation. 7. The parties are at liberty to file further pleadings and take all contentions as may be available under the law. 8. The writ appeal stands disposed of in the above terms. Sd/- (D K SINGH) JUDGE Sd/- (T.M.NADAF) JUDGE RKA CT:SN List No.: 1 Sl No.: 6