#Religious Institution

The Calcutta High Court ruled that the Armenian Holy Church of Nazareth does not qualify as an “industry” under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, setting aside the tribunal award and dismissing the employee’s claim as a workman. This limits industrial-dispute relief to commercial enterprises, affecting workers in religious institutions.

Karnataka High Court dismisses a writ appeal challenging a land grant to Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, ruling that petitioners lacked valid statutory application and locus standi. The court emphasized consistent legal claims across forums as a prerequisite for challenging government land grants to religious institutions, reinforcing procedural compliance in property disputes.