Labour Law – I (Industrial Relations & Trade Unions) – Revision Notes

Description

An authoritative, high-yield digital revision guide covering core Industrial Relations jurisprudence, statutory mechanisms, and landmark labour precedents. Structured for LL.B., LL.M. students, and competitive bar examinees (AIBE, Judicial Services, UGC-NET Law).

Core Modules Covered:

• Trade Unions Act, 1926: Definition of trade union and trade disputes, registration procedure, rights and liabilities of registered unions, civil and criminal immunity of trade union leaders (Sections 17 & 18), and political funds vs. general funds.
• Industrial Disputes Act, 1947: Definition of Industry (the Bangalore Water Supply doctrine), ‘Workman’, and ‘Industrial Dispute’. Adjudication authorities (Labour Court, Industrial Tribunal, National Tribunal), conciliation machinery, and voluntary arbitration.
• Strikes, Lockouts & Lay-offs: General prohibition of strikes and lockouts in public utility services, illegal strikes, distinction between strike, lockout, lay-off, retrenchment (conditions precedent under Section 25F), and closure.
• Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946: Scope, certification process, and binding effect of certified standing orders.
• Transition to Industrial Relations Code, 2020: Comparative highlights of statutory rationalization under the new labour code reforms.
• 5-Point Synthesis: Core principles, statutory section mappings, leading case ratios, comparative distinction tables, and university semester problem questions.

Delivery & Access Terms:

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