Lok Sabha Passes Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill 2026 to Ensure Legal Certainty
The Lok Sabha has passed the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which introduces 'savings provisions' under Section 104. This amendment aims to prevent legal confusion following the repeal of older labor laws by the 2020 Code. It clarifies that the repeal of acts like the Trade Unions Act, 1926, and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, occurred by the operation of the Code itself, rather than through executive discretion. This legislative step is intended to provide continuity and legal certainty for labor relations and ensure the effective implementation of the four major Labour Codes.
Key Points
- The 2026 Bill amends the Industrial Relations Code of 2020 to clarify the status of repealed laws.
- Section 104 savings provisions are designed to ensure the continuity of certain legal protections.
- The government aims to dismiss the 'misconceived ground' that the executive was delegated power to repeal acts.
- The broader Labour Codes aim to standardize minimum wages and ensure uniform pay across genders.
Exam Facts
- Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
- Replaces Trade Unions Act (1926), Industrial Employment Act (1946), and Industrial Disputes Act (1947).
- Section 104 of the Code contains the specific savings provisions.
Read it. Retain it. Recall it.
Get spaced-repetition flashcards, daily quizzes and offline access — free on Android.