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 Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha, aims to give employees the legal right to refuse work calls and messages after office hours. The proposal comes amid rising concerns over burnout, long working hours, and India’s “always-on” work culture.
