Industrial Relations Code Amendment Bill 2026 Introduced in Lok Sabha

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Industrial Relations Code Amendment Bill 2026

THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS CODE (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2026; Dated: 10.02.2026

The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha.

The Bill proposes amendments to the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, specifically to clarify the legal basis of repeal of certain earlier labour laws.

1. Proposed Amendment to Section 104(1)

The Bill seeks to substitute Section 104(1) of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.

The amendment clarifies that the following enactments stand repealed:

  • Trade Unions Act, 1926
  • Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
  • Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

2. Clarification on Nature of Repeal

The proposed substitution makes it explicit that:

  • The repeal of the above Acts operates by statutory mandate, and
  • Not by delegated executive power

This clarification reinforces that the repeal flows directly from the legislative enactment of the Industrial Relations Code and does not depend on any separate executive notification beyond the commencement provision.

3. Effective Date and Retrospective Operation

The Bill provides that:

  • The amendment shall be deemed to have come into force on 21 November 2025
  • This aligns with the appointed date under Section 1(3) of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020

The retrospective deeming provision ensures legal continuity and removes any ambiguity regarding the status of the repealed enactments from the date of commencement.

4. Legislative Objective

The amendment seeks to:

  • Remove interpretational uncertainty regarding repeal provisions
  • Ensure legislative clarity in the transition from legacy labour laws to the consolidated Labour Codes
  • Reinforce the statutory foundation of the repeal mechanism

5. Key Takeaway

The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 strengthens the legal clarity surrounding the repeal of the earlier labour enactments by expressly affirming that the repeal operates through statutory authority, deemed effective from 21 November 2025.

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Taxmann Publications has a dedicated in-house Research & Editorial Team. This team consists of a team of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. This team works under the guidance and supervision of editor-in-chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava.

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  • The statutory material is obtained only from the authorized and reliable sources
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  • Prepare the analytical write-ups on current, controversial, and important issues to help the readers to understand the concept and its implications
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