Labour Law

When Cricket Matches Become Legal Industries βš–οΈ


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πŸ›οΈ The Industry Definition That Changed Everything

🌟 What do cricket matches, water supply, and hospital services have in common? They're all legally considered 'industries' - but the journey to this definition is absolutely fascinating!

πŸ’‘ What You'll Discover:

  • πŸ” Why your local cricket stadium and water department are legally the same thing
  • βš–οΈ The three-part test that determines if any activity counts as an 'industry'
  • 🎯 How this affects employee rights and protections across India

πŸš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • πŸ’Ž D.N. Banerjee vs. P.R. Mukherjee - The case that first expanded industry definitions beyond factories
  • ⭐ Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board vs. A. Rajappa - The landmark seven-judge bench that created the modern definition
  • 🏏 BCCI vs. Employees State Insurance Corporation - How cricket matches became a legal 'shop'
  • πŸ“š Delhi University case - When educational institutions were excluded from industry status

🎯 The Game-Changing Triple Test:

  • βœ… Systematic activity with organized effort
  • βœ… Cooperation between employers and employees
  • βœ… Production or distribution of goods/services for human needs

πŸŽ™οΈ This episode shows how legal definitions evolve with society - and why the gig economy might be the next frontier for these classifications!

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Labour LawBy sharad Bansal