CJI Surya Kant Blames Trade Unions for Halting Industrial Growth
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CNBC TV18•29-01-2026, 18:14
CJI Surya Kant Blames Trade Unions for Halting Industrial Growth
- •CJI Surya Kant stated that trade unions are largely responsible for hindering India's industrial growth.
- •He questioned the number of industrial units closed due to union activities, emphasizing their role in stopping growth.
- •The Supreme Court bench was hearing a PIL seeking minimum wage protection for domestic workers.
- •CJI Kant expressed concerns that extending such regulations could lead to widespread litigation and unintended consequences like reduced employment.
- •The court declined the petition, noting that directing law-making is outside its judicial role, suggesting states examine the grievances.
Why It Matters: CJI Surya Kant criticized trade unions for impeding industrial growth while declining a PIL for domestic worker wages.
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