Union Of India vs Shree Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the definition of 'industry' under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, in light of the amendments made by the Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act, 1982. The Court held that the Central Government's failure to notify the enforcement of the amended definition, which excludes 'charitable organizations', has left the previous definition applicable, thereby allowing employees of charitable trusts to seek remedies under the Act. The Court directed the Central Government to examine the circumstances and notify the enforcement date for the amended provisions, emphasizing the need for timely action after a prolonged delay.