{"product_id":"industrial-relations-code-2020-central-rules-2026-india","title":"The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 with Central Rules 2026 India – Labour Law Manual","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"2k31by\" data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eThe Industrial Relations Code, 2020 Alongwith The Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e is an authoritative labour law publication authored by \u003cstrong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eKharbanda \u0026amp; Kharbanda\u003c\/strong\u003e and published by \u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eLaw Publishing House\u003c\/strong\u003e. This latest edition 2026 incorporates the Central Rules and provides a comprehensive statutory reference for understanding industrial relations, trade unions, standing orders, and dispute resolution mechanisms in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"967\"\u003elaw students India\u003c\/strong\u003e, advocates, HR professionals, labour law consultants, industrial relations practitioners, and candidates preparing for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003ejudiciary exam\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book presents the complete legislative framework in an organized and accessible format. 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House\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15p4ewo\" data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eUpdated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eIndustrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pu9e3c\" data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eCovers the complete text of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eThe Industrial Relations Code, 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"73yk2e\" data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eEssential reference for labour law compliance and practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1llg5gh\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eUseful for trade union, industrial relations, and employment law matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1by9fpd\" data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eValuable resource for judiciary and competitive law examinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ir6t6r\" data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eComprehensive statutory coverage in a user-friendly format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ag1m9l\" data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eIdeal for legal professionals and HR practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dcp7mp\" data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eHardbound Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e for durability and long-term professional use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"3mcwec\" data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eWHAT THIS BOOK COVERS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16sfmh8\" data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eThe Industrial Relations Code, 2020\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g2s1zx\" 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