AGRL.PRODUCE MKT.COMMITTEE vs ASHOK HARIKUNI & ANR ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed the definition of 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, particularly in relation to the Karnataka Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act, 1966. The Court held that the Agricultural Produce Market Committee qualifies as an 'industry' under the Central Act, thus employees under the State Act are governed by the provisions of the Central Act. The Court emphasized the need for legislative clarity on the definitions to resolve ongoing disputes regarding the applicability of industrial law.