The Lok Sabha on February 11, 2026, issued the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to amend the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
The following has been stated: -
•Section 104(1) of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, replaces the earlier provision on the repeal of existing labour laws.
From the notified commencement date, three Acts will stand repealed.
These are the Trade Unions Act, 1926; Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946; and Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
It shall be deemed to have come into force on November 21, 2025.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: Bill No. 33 of 2026]
