Supreme Court says 1978 ‘industry’ definition won’t guide interpretation of 2020 labour code

The Supreme Court on Thursday, by a 6:3 majority, held that the expansive, labour-friendly definition of "industry" laid down in its landmark 1978 judgment will not govern the interpretation of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.

A nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant also, by majority, held that a reference seeking reconsideration of the 1978 judgment by a seven-judge bench was validly made.