Open Access Research Article
AN ANALYSIS-BASED RESEARCH ON THE FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION AND TRADE UNION RIGHTS OF GOVERNMENT SERVANTS: CONSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVES, SERVICE CONDUCT RESTRICTIONS AND JUDICIAL TRENDS IN INDIA
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This research paper critically
examines the constitutional and legal framework governing the freedom of
association and trade union rights of government servants in India. It focuses
on the interpretation of Article 19(1)(c) of the Constitution, the operation of
service conduct restrictions, and the judicial approach to collective rights in
public employment. The study argues that although Indian constitutional law
recognizes the right of government servants to form associations or unions, it
does not extend this protection to a fundamental right to strike. Through an
analysis of constitutional provisions, landmark judicial decisions, and service
law principles, the paper highlights the continuing tension between the demands
of public administration and the autonomy of government employees. It further
strengthens the discussion through a comparative study of the legal position in
the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Canada, thereby showing how different
constitutional systems balance collective labour rights with administrative
discipline.
Published Paper
Author Details
Authors: JAYA GANAPATHE P
Registration ID: 1013201 | Published Paper ID: IJLRA13201
Year: Sep-2026 | Volume: 3 | Issue: 6
Approved ISSN: 2582-6433 | Country: Delhi, India
Page No.: 1307-1324
Article Information
AN ANALYSIS-BASED RESEARCH ON THE FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION AND TRADE UNION RIGHTS OF GOVERNMENT SERVANTS: CONSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVES, SERVICE CONDUCT RESTRICTIONS AND JUDICIAL TRENDS IN INDIA
Authors: JAYA GANAPATHE P
- Journal IJLRA
- ISSN 2582-6433
- Volume 3
- Issue 6
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International Journal for Legal Research and Analysis
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