This edition of Labour & Industrial Laws is a consolidated and updated compilation of important central labour legislations, published as a Bare Act with short comments for quick reference and practical use. It presents the statutory provisions in a clear and authentic form, making it an essential resource for understanding the legal framework governing industrial relations, employment conditions, wages, workers’ rights, and regulatory compliance in India.

The book brings together key labour enactments that form the foundation of Indian labour jurisprudence and continues to be relevant for academic study, professional practice, and competitive examinations. The text reflects the law as currently in force and is reproduced without extensive interpretation, ensuring accuracy and reliability for statutory reference.

The compilation covers:
• The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
• The Trade Unions Act, 1926
• The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
• The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
• The Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923
• The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
• The Factories Act, 1948
• The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
• The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

Updated for the year 2026, this edition is particularly suitable for law students, judicial and labour law aspirants, advocates, human resource professionals, compliance officers, and industrial relations practitioners. It serves as a dependable statutory guide for study, reference, and application of labour and industrial laws in India.