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Definition of Industry | Judgement Summary
We summarise the 489-page opinion in the nine-judge bench decision reconsidering the definition of “industry”
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Definition of “industry” | Judgement matrix
A snapshot of five opinions on key issues addressed by the nine-judge Constitution Bench
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1978 “Industry” test to determine pending cases
Majority held the reference maintainable and left pending disputes to be decided under the 1978 triple test
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Union promises no disruption to transgender identity cards already issued
Petitioners sought to preserve rights flowing from the 2019 law amid changes under the 2026 amendment
Constitution Bench Live
Analysis
SCO.LR | 2026 | Volume 8 | Issue 4
In this issue, we shortlist five important judgements from 17 August to 21 August 2026
Analysis
Speaking out
The NALSAR row shows how judicial outreach increasingly invites dialogue, dissent and demands for transparency
Aug 20, 2026
Definition of “Industry” | Judgement Pronouncement
Aug 17, 2026
Challenge to Transgender Persons Amendment Act 2026 | Day 3
Aug 4, 2026
Challenges to Places of Worship Act, 1991 | Day 4
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Decided
State of Uttar Pradesh v Jai Bir Singh
A nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously held that the triple test laid down in Bangalore Water-Supply & Sewerage Board v R. Rajappa. (1978) will determine all pending industrial disputes.
Challenge to the Transgender Persons Amendment Act, 2026
Pending
Laxmi Narayan Tripathi v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide whether provisions mandating certificates and removal of the right to self-perceived gender identity violates right to autonomy, dignity and privacy
Constitutionality of the Places of Worship Act
Pending
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which prevents the conversion of the religious character of places of worship.
Featured
Order in the Digital Court
The Draft Artificial Intelligence Regulation marks the beginning of a digital era for the top court
Namrata Banerjee and Debjani M
Spotlight
Essential Religious Practices: Court in Review
The evolution of Supreme Court jurisprudence on the essential religious practices (ERP) doctrine over 19 cases
Court Data
Justice Sanjay Karol’s tenure in numbers
Court Data
