Centre Tells Delhi High Court: Industrial Relations Code Rules to Be Finalised by Feb 2026

The Central Government informed the Delhi High Court that rules to implement the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, will be finalised by the end of February 2026.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submitted that public objections and suggestions have already been invited, and the rule-making process is underway.

The Court rejected the petitioners’ plea to continue the old rules till new ones are framed, observing that it would revive repealed laws.

Noting that earlier concerns regarding procedural gaps and tribunal constitution had been addressed through fresh notifications, the Court disposed of the petition.