Karnataka government may make Apple party to inquiry into violence at Wistron

New Delhi: The Karnataka state government could make Apple a party to the inquiry into the violence at the Wistron factory that makes iPhones, people familiar with the matter said. Apple, which is also investigating the incident at the contract manufacturer’s plant, said its own review has found violations in the supplier code of conduct. The company is also checking if Wistron had sought its prior approval for extending working hours.

“Apple could be asked to share details of its investigation with the labour authorities/court,” said one of the persons cited above, adding that a series of connected Supreme Court and high court rulings upheld that the primary employer’s responsibility.