The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is a comprehensive legislation that regulates the resolution of disputes between employers and employees in the industrial sector in India. The Act provides a legal framework for preventing and settling disputes that arise in the course of employment, such as disputes related to wages, working conditions, and disciplinary actions. The Act also regulates the process of retrenchment and layoff of employees and provides for the establishment of industrial tribunals and labour courts for the resolution of disputes. The Act has been amended several times to keep up with the changing needs of the industrial sector and to incorporate new provisions for the welfare of workers.