The Maruti plant in Manesar (Express Archive Photo by Manoj Kumar) The Maruti plant in Manesar (Express Archive Photo by Manoj Kumar)After nearly five years of legal battle, 31 people were convicted Friday in Maruti Suzuki Manesar factory violence case and 117 were acquitted by Haryana court. Watch Video | Haryana Court Convicts 31 People, 117 Acquitted Maruti Factory Violence CaseThe incident of violence, which took place on July 18, 2012, began with an argument between workers and management. The Maruti Suzuki plant suffered damage and the police later booked 147 workers in connection with the case. The factory workers allegedly set fire to the plant after getting into an argument with the management. Following the incident, the management of the plant terminated the services of 550 permanent and over 1,800 contract workers causing widespread outrage.

Source: Indian Express March 10, 2017 07:41 UTC