Labour Law

When Water Boards Become Industries ⚑


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πŸ›οΈ The Great Industry Definition Mystery

🌟 Imagine this: Your city's water supply stops because of a labor dispute, but the courts can't even decide if the water board qualifies as an 'industry' to hear the case! This absurd situation plagued Indian courts for decades.

πŸ’‘ What You'll Discover:

  • πŸ” Why essential services like water and electricity got stuck in legal limbo
  • βš–οΈ How the British Royal Commission on Labor tried to solve industrial disputes
  • 🎯 The brilliant 'Triple Test' that finally cleared up the confusion
  • πŸ’‘ Why courts wasted precious time on definitions instead of solving real problems

πŸš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • πŸ’Ž Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board vs. A. Rajappa - The landmark Supreme Court case that established the famous Triple Test
  • ⭐ Justice Krishna Iyer's groundbreaking decision that saved countless court hours

🎯 The Game-Changing Triple Test:

  • βœ… Is there systematic activity happening?
  • βœ… Is there an employer-employee relationship?
  • βœ… Does it serve human needs or desires?

πŸŽ™οΈ This episode shows how one brilliant legal mind solved a puzzle that was paralyzing India's essential services - and why clear definitions matter more than you'd ever imagine!

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Labour LawBy sharad Bansal