Bangalore Water Supply v. A. Rajappa
(1978) 2 SCC 213 · Supreme Court of India
A triple test expanded the meaning of ‘industry’.
Unit II · Labour Law – I
Industry, workman and industrial dispute
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Relations Code, 2020 | 2(p)/(l)/(q) | Industry, industrial dispute and worker (code definitions — verify text) |
Landmark cases
Workmen of Dimakuchi Tea Estate v. Management
AIR 1958 SC 353 · Supreme Court of India
An industrial dispute must concern workmen as a class, not a stranger.