Bharat Bhawan Trust vs Bharat Bhawan Artists Assocation & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's decision that Bharat Bhawan Trust qualifies as an 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and that the artists involved are 'workmen' as defined in Section 2(s) of the Act. The Court emphasized that the broad interpretation of 'industry' established in Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board vs. A. Rajappa & Ors. (1978) allows for the inclusion of artistic institutions engaged in creative activities. The appeal by Bharat Bhawan Trust was dismissed, affirming the Labour Court's interim award maintaining the status quo regarding the artists' employment.