Presentation: Industry, Industrial Disputes, and Workmen under the Industrial
Disputes Act, 1974
Introduction
This presentation explores key concepts related to industry, industrial disputes, and the
definition of workmen under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1974, with a focus on sections
2(j), 2(k), and 2(s).
1. Industry (Section 2(j))
Definition: [Insert precise definition from the Act]
• Key characteristics of an "industry" under the Act:
• Systematic activity
• Cooperation between employer and employees
• Production of goods or services
Examples of industries covered: [Insert relevant examples]
2. Industrial Dispute (Section 2(k))
Definition: [Insert precise definition from the Act]
• Types of disputes covered:
• Between employers and workmen
• Between workmen and workmen
• Related to employment, non-employment, terms of employment, or conditions of
labor
Examples of industrial disputes: [Insert relevant examples]
3. Workman (Section 2(s))
Definition: [Insert precise definition from the Act]
• Key points:
• Persons employed in any industry to do skilled, unskilled, manual, technical,
operational, clerical, or supervisory work
• Exclusions: [List specific exclusions mentioned in the Act]
Examples of workmen under the Act: [Insert relevant examples]
4. Significance of These Definitions
• Scope of the Act's application
• Rights and protections afforded to workmen
• Mechanisms for dispute resolution
5. Case Studies
[Insert 2-3 relevant case studies illustrating the application of these definitions in real-
world scenarios]
6. Conclusion
Recap the importance of understanding these definitions in the context of industrial
relations and labor law in India.
7. References
[Insert list of references used for this presentation, including the Industrial Disputes Act,
1974, and any other relevant sources]
