‘How Can Temples Be Called Industry?’ TN Board Challenges 1978 Supreme Court Definition Before 9-Judge Bench

The Tamil Nadu HR&CE body told the Supreme Court that temples lack profit motive and cannot be treated as “industry” under labour laws. The issue arises in a crucial hearing where the Court is reconsidering its 1978 ruling on the definition of “industry.”

No Shortage of LPG: Attorney General Tells Supreme Court in Key Hearing

“There is no shortage of LPG,” Attorney General Venkataramani told the Constitution Bench as it revisited the 1978 industry ruling under the Industrial Disputes Act, with a nine-judge Bench led by CJI Surya Kant hearing submissions on Tuesday.

What Is ‘Industry’?: Supreme Court’s 9-Judge Constitution Bench To Hear Key Industrial Disputes Act Case On March 17

A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India will begin hearing on March 17 to decide the disputed meaning of the term “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The ruling may impact labour rights, employers’ obligations, and welfare programmes.