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Minimum wages for domestic workers: Did the Supreme Court miss an opportunity?
By declining a petition, the Court left unresolved questions on how the Constitution protects domestic labour within the home
5th Feb 2026
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Supreme Court bats for contract labour; backs governments’ power to refer disputes
The verdict clarifies that a demand notice by workers is not a precondition for referring an industrial dispute for adjudication
29th Jan 2026
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Decoding Social Security for Gig Workers with Prof. Babu Mathew
DESK BRIEF: We discuss gig workers' claims for recognition as unorganised workers with Prof. Babu Mathew.
13th Apr 2022
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COVID Coverage: Migrant Labourers- June 11th, 2021
The Bench directed the Centre to create a national database for migrant workers in order ease efforts to aid migrant workers.
11th Jun 2021
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Definition of Industry
Pending
State of Uttar Pradesh v Jai Bir Singh
A nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court will reconsider its 1978 decision which gave a wide interpretation to the definition of 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, leading to a higher standard of labour rights for more people..
MoreNext Hearing: March 17, 2026
Last Updated: 20170102
Bench:Tirath Singh Thakur CJI, M.B. Lokur J, S.A. Bobde CJI, A. K. Goel J, U.U. Lalit CJI, D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, L.N. Rao J