The Trade Unions Act, 1926 is a comprehensive Bare Act with comments that provides the statutory framework governing the registration, regulation, and legal recognition of trade unions in India. The Act lays down provisions relating to formation of trade unions, their rights, liabilities, immunities, internal governance, and obligations toward members and employers. This updated 2026 edition presents the principal Act together with applicable State Amendments and the Central Trade Union Regulations, 1938, offering a clear and authoritative reference on trade union law and collective labour representation.
Key Features
- Bare Act text supported by concise and practice-oriented comments
- Includes State Amendments for wider applicability
- Covers registration and legal status of trade unions
- Explains rights, liabilities, and immunities of registered trade unions
- Includes provisions relating to office bearers and internal management
- Incorporates the Central Trade Union Regulations, 1938
- Structured presentation for ease of reference and compliance
- Updated 2026 edition reflecting current statutory position
- Published by Law & Justice Publishing Co.
This book is highly useful for advocates, labour law practitioners, trade union leaders, industrial relations professionals, HR managers, compliance officers, judicial service aspirants, law students, academicians, and legal researchers who require an authoritative and updated reference on trade union regulation in India. Its inclusion of state amendments and regulatory provisions makes it especially valuable for advisory work, industrial dispute management, academic study, and competitive examination preparation.