New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, by a 5:4 majority, refined the expansive test laid down nearly five decades ago to determine what constitutes an “industry” under the now-repealed Industrial Disputes Act, while unanimously protecting all pending disputes from the impact of the new formulation | India News

The Supreme Court’s nine-judge bench will rule on the definition of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act and examine the landmark 1978 judgment.

The ruling had far-reaching consequences, bringing several activities outside the conventional commercial or industrial sphere within the ambit of the Industrial Disputes Act |…

The Supreme Court redefines 'industry' in the new Labour Code, sidelining a 1978 precedent that protected workers' rights.