Supreme Court Revisits 1978 Definition of 'Industry' Affecting Labour Rights

India's Supreme Court has convened a nine-judge Constitution Bench to reconsider the 1978 ruling that broadly defined 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act, a definition that determines which organizations and workers fall under labour laws. The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, began hearings on March 17. The review addresses concerns about the scope of labour protections for entities like government departments, hospitals, and universities, impacting workers' access to dispute resolution mechanisms.