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What is the ‘definition of industry’ case about?

In a case that could reshape the country’s labour jurisprudence, a nine-judge Bench will hear arguments on the scope of the term “industry”

Shalom Gauri

16th Mar 2026

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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

V. Venkatesan

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

V. Venkatesan

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.

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SCO Explains: Gig Workers’ Claim for Social Security

We discuss gig workers' claims for recognition as unorganised workers with Prof. Babu Mathew