IR · S01Origin and Purpose of Labour LawAsked in 3 of 7 papers (Dec ’22, Dec ’23, Jun ’24)
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 is in force (from 21 November 2025). A single worker disputes an employer's decision to dismiss her; no union or co-worker joins the claim. Can the dispute fall within section 2(q) solely because it is individual?
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ANo; an industrial dispute always requires at least two workers acting together
BYes; an individual dismissal dispute is expressly included in the definition
CNo; dismissal disputes are covered only if the establishment has already closed
DYes, but only if the worker first becomes a trade-union office-bearer
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