Social Justice & Welfare·Amendments
Industrial Relations Code — Amendments
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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Relations Code Amendment | 2020 | The original Code itself represents a comprehensive amendment to the existing labor law framework by consolidating and replacing three separate acts. Key changes include revised trade union registration thresholds, modified strike regulations, restructured dispute resolution mechanisms, and increased retrenchment thresholds. | Fundamentally transformed India's industrial relations landscape by creating a unified legal framework, enhancing labor market flexibility while maintaining worker protection mechanisms, and establishing modern dispute resolution systems aligned with contemporary economic requirements. |