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Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board v. A. Rajappa

(1978) 2 SCC 213

(1978) 2 SCC 213 · Supreme Court of India (Seven-Judge Bench; Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer)

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Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1978
Subjects
Labour Law II
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

Triple Test for determining 'industry': (1) systematic activity, (2) cooperation between employer and employee, (3) for production/supply/distribution of goods or services satisfying human wants

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