Paper Code: 2203015 Credits • Choice Based Credit SystemSaurashtra University LL.B. Sem 3

Labour and Industrial Law - I

Comprehensive study notes, bare act analysis of The Industrial Disputes Act 1947, Trade Unions Act 1926, and Gujarat Industrial Relations Act for Saurashtra University LL.B. Semester 3.

Total Units

4 Prescribed Units

Total Topics

17 Study Modules

External Exam

70 Marks (3 Hours)

Internal Marks

30 Continuous Assessment

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Syllabus Units & Topics

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Unit 1

Unit 2

Instruments of Economic Coercion: Strikes and Lock-outs

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Statutory Concept and Definition of Strike under Section 2(q)

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Statutory Concept and Definition of Lock-out under Section 2(l)

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General and Specific Prohibitions of Strikes and Lock-outs (Sections 22 & 23)

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Illegal Strikes, Illegal Lock-outs and Wage Consequences

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Unit 3

Lay-off, Retrenchment, Transfer and Closure of Undertakings

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Concept and Definition of Lay-off under Section 2(kkk)

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Continuous Service under Section 25B and Retrenchment under Section 2(oo)

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Conditions Precedent to Retrenchment and Principle of Last Come, First Go

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Special Provisions under Chapter V-B and Unfair Labour Practices

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Unit 4

Gujarat Industrial Relations Act & Collective Bargaining

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Historical Genesis, Scope and Important Definitions of Gujarat Industrial Relations Act

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Representative Union: Rights, Duties, and Exclusive Status

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Notice of Change Procedure under Sections 42 and 43

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Principles, Stages and Enforceability of Collective Bargaining

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Prescribed Statutory Bare Acts & Standard Authorities

Examinations at Saurashtra University prioritize direct citation of authoritative commentaries and official Bare Acts published by the Government of India.

Authoritative Statutory Texts:Official Bare Acts with latest parliamentary amendments and Central/Gujarat State notifications.

Standard Textbooks & References:Eastern Book Company (EBC), LexisNexis Butterworths, and Universal Law Publishing textbook editions.

Syllabus Units & Topics

The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 - Scope, Objects and Key Definitions

Historical Background and Constitutional Mandate of Labour Protection

Concept of Industry under Section 2(j)

Industrial Dispute and Individual Dispute (Section 2(k) & Section 2A)

Definition of Workman under Section 2(s)

Dispute Settlement Authorities under the Industrial Disputes Act

Instruments of Economic Coercion: Strikes and Lock-outs

Statutory Concept and Definition of Strike under Section 2(q)

Statutory Concept and Definition of Lock-out under Section 2(l)

General and Specific Prohibitions of Strikes and Lock-outs (Sections 22 & 23)

Illegal Strikes, Illegal Lock-outs and Wage Consequences

Lay-off, Retrenchment, Transfer and Closure of Undertakings

Concept and Definition of Lay-off under Section 2(kkk)

Continuous Service under Section 25B and Retrenchment under Section 2(oo)

Conditions Precedent to Retrenchment and Principle of Last Come, First Go

Special Provisions under Chapter V-B and Unfair Labour Practices

Gujarat Industrial Relations Act & Collective Bargaining

Historical Genesis, Scope and Important Definitions of Gujarat Industrial Relations Act

Representative Union: Rights, Duties, and Exclusive Status

Notice of Change Procedure under Sections 42 and 43

Principles, Stages and Enforceability of Collective Bargaining

Prescribed Statutory Bare Acts & Standard Authorities