Question

Meaning of Industrial Dispute according to the Industrial Dispute Act 1947 is

• A. Dispute between employers and employers
• B. Dispute between employers and workman
• C. Dispute between workmen and workmen in connection with employment and non-employment
• D. All the above

Hint:

The definition of "industrial dispute" in Section 2(k) of the Industrial Disputes Act is very wide. Remember the three possible combinations of disputants (employer-employer, employer-workman, workman-workman) and the subject matter (employment, non-employment, terms of employment, or conditions of labour).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the definition of "Industrial Dispute" as provided in the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

Step 2: Key Legal Provision:
Section 2(k) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, defines "industrial dispute."

Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
Section 2(k) of the Act defines an "industrial dispute" as "any dispute or difference between: 1. employers and employers, or 2. between employers and workmen, or 3. between workmen and workmen, which is connected with the employment or non-employment or the terms of employment or with the conditions of labour, of any person." The definition is very broad and covers disputes between any combination of parties within the industrial setting, as long as the dispute relates to employment conditions. Let's analyze the options based on this definition: - (A) Dispute between employers and employers: This is explicitly included in the definition. - (B) Dispute between employers and workman: This is the most common form of industrial dispute and is explicitly included. - (C) Dispute between workmen and workmen: This is also explicitly included (e.g., disputes between rival trade unions over representation). The phrase "in connection with employment and non-employment" correctly describes the subject matter of the dispute. Since all three options describe scenarios that fall within the statutory definition of an industrial dispute, the correct answer is "All the above."

Step 4: Final Answer:
The meaning of Industrial Dispute under the Act includes disputes between employers and employers, between employers and workmen, and between workmen and workmen. Therefore, the answer is All the above.