NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CEMENT & BLDG.MTRLS vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court addressed the definition of 'Industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act, emphasizing that despite previous clarifications in Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board vs. A. Rajappa, disputes regarding the classification of establishments as 'Industries' persist. The Court held that the appellant, a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1960, must comply with the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, as it is deemed an 'Industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's direction to refer the dispute to the Industrial Tribunal.