Which is the Supreme Court decision that, for the 1st time, lays down "the triple test" which lays down the scope of an industry in India?

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the landmark Supreme Court cases that have defined the scope of industries in India.

Correct Answer: B) Bangalore Water Supply v. A. Rajappa, AIR 1978 SC 548.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Banking, CLAT, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Explanations:

Organized Activity: The activity must be an organized activity involving the use of machinery, equipment, or other means of production. It should not be a casual or isolated activity.

Systematic and Continuous: The activity must be systematic and continuous in nature. It should not be sporadic or occasional.

Production of Goods or Services: The activity must be aimed at the production of goods or services for sale or distribution. It should not be a purely personal or domestic activity.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This case, Banaras Ice Factory Ltd. v. Its Workmen, AIR 1957 SC 167, is not the one that established the "triple test." It dealt with other aspects of labor law and industrial relations.
Option B: This is the correct answer. Bangalore Water Supply v. A. Rajappa, AIR 1978 SC 548, is the landmark case where the Supreme Court first laid down the "triple test" to define the scope of an industry in India.
Option C: This case, Management of Safdargunj Hospital, Delhi v. Kuldip Singh AIR 1970 SC 1406, is not the one that established the "triple test." It dealt with different issues related to labor law and industrial relations.
Option D: This case, Madras Gymkhana Club Employees Union v. Management, AIR 1968 SC 554, is not the one that established the "triple test." It addressed other aspects of labor law and industrial relations.

Mnemonic: Triple Test: Bangalore Water Supply

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