The Centre told the Supreme Court that welfare schemes and sovereign functions cannot be treated as industrial activity under labour laws. The 9-judge bench is now set to redefine the scope of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act.
The Centre told a 9-judge Supreme Court Bench that an overly wide definition of “industry” can burden employers and discourage private investment. The Court is now re-examining the landmark 1978 ruling that brought almost all professions under the scope of “industry.”
