BOMBAY PANJRAPOLE, BHULESHWAR vs THE WORKMEN AND ANOTHER

The Supreme Court held that the Bombay Panjrapole qualifies as an 'industry' under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, despite its origins as a charitable institution. The Court found that the institution's activities had evolved to include commercial operations, particularly in the sale of milk, which generated significant income. The Tribunal's decision was upheld, confirming that the Panjrapole operated more like a business than a purely charitable entity, thus entitling its workers to raise industrial disputes regarding wages and benefits.