P. L. Malik's Handbook of Labour and Industrial Law

This 21st Edition handbook on labour and industrial law has been thoroughly revised, amended and updated with the four new labour Codes, i.e. Code on Wages, 2019, Code on Social Security, 2020, Industrial Relations Code, 2020 and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 enforced on 2nd November 2025, with detail Comparative Table of repealed Acts and corresponding sections chart. Covers the latest amendments, key case law, and State amendments at relevant places.

Key Features:

• Completely revised and updated 21st Edition, reflecting the latest position of Labour and Industrial Laws.
• Incorporates all four Labour Codes enforced on 2nd November 2025, with a detailed comparative table mapping repealed Acts to corresponding provisions.
• Unique section-wise cross-referencing of repealed laws below each section, sub-section, and clause for instant clarity.
• Covers the latest amendments to unrepealed Acts, along with important Supreme Court and High Court case law under relevant provisions.
• Includes State amendments, explanatory notes, Statements of Objects & Reasons, and enforcement dates for practical application.
• Comprehensive subject index for quick and easy reference.

This book is intended for lawyers, judges, industry professionals, trade unions, HR managers and personnel departments, as well as law students, management colleges, and students preparing for ICWA, CA, CS, and other competitive examinations.

Review

Most books on labour laws limit themselves to the laws relating to the organised sector of industry, this book in addition gives laws governing building and construction workers, beedi and cine workers, child and bonded labour and those for protection of environment and management of hazardous wastes.

- National Institute of Construction Management and Research

1. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
2. Apprentices Act, 1961
3. Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
4. Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
5. Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993
6. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
7. Fatal Accidents Act, 1855
8. Industrial Disputes (Banking and Insurance Companies) Act, 1949
9. Industrial Relations Code, 2020
(with Comparative Tables between Industrial Relations Code, 2020 and Repealed Acts and Notification on Enforcement)
10. Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951
11. National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
12. Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
(with Comparative Tables between Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 and Repealed Acts and Notifications on Enforcement)
13. Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
14. Social Security Code, 2020
(with Comparative Tables between Social Security Code, 2020 and Repealed Acts and Notifications on Enforcement)
15. Wages Code, 2019
(with Comparative Tables between Wages Code, 2019 and Repealed Acts and Notifications on Enforcement and Wages (Central Advisory Board) Rules, 2021)
16. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Subject Index