The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is a pivotal labour welfare legislation enacted to promote industrial peace and ensure fair resolution of disputes between employers and workmen. The Act establishes a structured legal framework for prevention, investigation, and settlement of industrial disputes through conciliation officers, labour courts, industrial tribunals, and national tribunals.

This statute comprehensively addresses key aspects such as strikes, lockouts, layoffs, retrenchment, and closure of industrial establishments. It defines the rights and obligations of employers and employees while safeguarding workers against arbitrary termination and unfair labour practices. Special provisions relating to compensation, notice requirements, and reinstatement ensure social justice and economic security for the workforce.

Widely applied in industrial adjudication, the Act plays a crucial role in regulating employer-employee relations and maintaining industrial stability. This book serves as an authoritative bare act reference for legal professionals, HR practitioners, policymakers, and students, offering clarity on procedural and substantive labour law principles essential for compliance, litigation, and academic study.