U.O.I. vs GAJANAN MAHARAJ SANSTHAN

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of 'industry' under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and the implications of the Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act, 1982, which excluded 'charitable organisations' from this definition. The Court held that the Central Government's failure to notify the enforcement of the amended definition for over 18 years was arbitrary, necessitating a writ of mandamus to compel action. The Court emphasized that the definition prior to the amendment remains applicable until the new provisions are enforced.