THE AHMEDABAD TEXTILE INDUSTRY'S RESEARCH ASSOCIATION vs THE STATE OF BOMBAY AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that the appellant association, established for textile research, qualifies as an 'industry' under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court emphasized that the organization of activities, cooperation between employer and employee, and the objective of providing material services to member-mills align with the definition of 'industry'. Consequently, the disputes regarding wage scales and allowances were deemed industrial disputes, justifying their reference for adjudication under the Act. The judgment followed the precedent set in State of Bombay v. Hospital Mazdoor Sabha.