Industrial Relations Code, 2020

The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Act 35 of 2020) is a landmark labour legislation that consolidates and reforms the legal framework governing industrial relations, trade unions, standing orders, and dispute resolution in India. This 2026 edition incorporates the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 and includes the latest rules, orders, notifications, and model standing orders issued under the Code. The legislation repeals the Trade Unions Act, 1926, the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, bringing these areas under a unified statutory framework. Published as a Bare Act with Comments, the book serves as a comprehensive legal resource for understanding industrial relations, collective bargaining, trade union recognition, dispute settlement mechanisms, standing orders, and labour compliance requirements in India.

Key Features

• Complete text of The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Act 35 of 2020)
• Updated with the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act 1 of 2026)
• Includes Industrial Relations Code (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2025
• Covers Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026
• Includes Model Standing Orders, 2026
• Features comparative tables for legislative reference and transition analysis
• Contains important notifications issued under the Code
• Covers the statutory framework governing trade unions and industrial relations
• Reflects the repeal of the Trade Unions Act, 1926, Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, and Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
• Published as a Bare Act with Comments
• Updated 2026 edition for legal, professional, and academic use