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Supreme Court Nine-Judge Bench to Define ‘Industry’ Under ID Act

Supreme Court Nine-Judge Bench to Define ‘Industry’ Under ID Act

A nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court is set to clarify the ambit of 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act, including whether state enterprises and social welfare activities fall within its scope. The ruling could reshape the framework for labor relations, dispute resolution, and public sector obligations.

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What is ‘industry’? Nine-judge Supreme Court Bench to pronounce verdict on term’s ambit