‘Employment’ Under Section 17B Industrial Disputes Act Includes Self-Employment With Adequate Earnings: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court held that the term “employment” under Section 17 B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is not limited to formal salaried jobs and includes self-employment, provided it generates sufficient income. The ruling was issued by Justice S. Manu while deciding an interim application filed in a writ petition. Facts of the case and background The petitioner, Smitha Francis alias Smitha Ajay, was…
