“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.
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.
The Central government told the Delhi High Court it will finalise rules to implement the new industrial code by February-end. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said public objections and suggestions were already invited and the process is nearing completion soon.
