Labour courts

What are Labour Courts?
Labour Courts are specialized judicial bodies established under India’s Industrial Disputes Act (1947) to adjudicate disputes strictly related to employment, industrial relations, and labour welfare. These courts have the authority to interpret and enforce labour laws, resolve conflicts between employers and employees (such as wrongful dismissal, wage disputes, industrial action, unfair labour practices), and decide compensation claims, including reinstatement and payment of back wages.

Jurisdiction:

• Labour Courts handle cases related to standing orders, discharge/dismissal, legality of strikes/lockouts, wage and work conditions, retrenchment, layoff, compensation, and more.

• They are distinct from civil or criminal courts and are designed for speedy and specialized redressal of industrial disputes.

Why Including Labour Court Information Helps on a Labour Awareness Website:

• Empowers Workers & Employers: Clear information about Labour Courts educates users about their legal rights and methods of grievance redressal, empowering them to take action if wronged or subjected to unjust practices.

• Access to Justice: Many workers (especially in unorganized/low-income sectors) are unaware of their legal remedies. Providing the role and contact details of Labour Courts enables direct and affordable access to justice.

• Deters Exploitation: Awareness of Labour Court jurisdiction can discourage employers from indulging in unfair labour practices, as employees are equipped to challenge such actions legally.

• Provides Clarity on Labour Laws: Explaining the types of matters Labour Courts handle helps users differentiate between employment disputes that can be solved through conciliation—and those requiring formal adjudication.

• Recovery & Remedy: Labour Courts have the power to reinstate employees, grant compensation, and enforce statutory duties—vital for workers seeking justice or employers seeking resolution.

• Facilitates Grievance Redressal: A website that lists how and where to approach a Labour Court (including state/region contacts and procedures) makes the platform a practical tool for dispute resolution, ensuring support goes beyond awareness to actionable help.

• Promotes Legal Literacy: When included on a labour awareness portal, information about Labour Courts builds public understanding of how Indian labour law actually works, supporting fair and peaceful resolution of conflicts.

Summary:
"Labour Courts are special courts that resolve workplace disputes and enforce labour rights. Including their role and contact details on Labour Awareness India enables workers and employers to know their rights, seek fair remedies, and ensure the just and speedy resolution of employment conflicts—making legal protection accessible to all."

Having this information on your website bridges the gap between legal rights and real-world access, making your portal truly effective for labour empowerment and social justice.

What is CGIT?

CGITs (Central Government Industrial Tribunals) are specialized courts established by the Ministry of Labour & Employment under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. They adjudicate industrial disputes, enforce worker rights, interpret labour laws, and decide matters related to dismissals, retrenchments, wages, and workplace practices for central sphere industries (like railways, banks, insurance, and some PSUs).

Official Portal

• CGIT Portal (All CGIT-cum-Labour Courts, India):
  https://cgit.labour.gov.in/

  • Contains cause lists, judgments, contact directory, orders, and latest jurisdictional maps for all 22 CGITs in India.

Major CGIT-cum-Labour Courts: Contacts & Addresses

North & Central India

• Delhi-I:
  CGIT-cum-Labour Court No.1, Room 38, Block-A, Karkardooma Courts Complex, Delhi-110032
  Tel: 011-22382360

• Delhi-II:
  Room 33, Block-A, Karkardooma Courts Complex, Delhi-110032
  Tel: 011-22304881

• Kanpur:
  CGIT, Shram Bhawan, ATI Campus, Udyog Nagar, Kanpur–208005
  Tele/fax: 0512-2218642

• Jabalpur:
  H.No.1230, Gole Bazar, Wright Town, Jabalpur-482002
  Tele/fax: 0761-2414965

• Chandigarh:
  Press Book Depot Building, 2nd Floor, Sector-18, Chandigarh-160017
  Tel: 0172-2784556

East & Northeast

• Dhanbad-I:
  Shram Bhawan, Murlinagar, Jagjivan Nagar, Dhanbad-826003
  Tel: 0326-2221010

• Dhanbad-II:
  Shram Bhawan, Murlinagar, Jagjivan Nagar, Dhanbad-826003
  Ph: 0326-2230351

• Kolkata:
  20B, Abdul Hamid St, Block-l (H), 1st floor, Kolkata-700069
  Tel: 033-22482482

• Asansol:
  Building 314, Sreepali, Asansol-713304
  Tel: 0341-2282533

• Guwahati:
  Mahesh Ch. Mohajan Building, H.C. Road, Jurpukhuripar, Uzan Bazar, Guwahati–781101
  Tel: 0361-2608257

• Bhubaneswar:
  H-24, Parijata, Jaydev Nagar, Nageswar Tangi, Lewis Rd, Bhubaneswar-751002
  Tel: 0674-2433517

West & South

• Mumbai-I:
  Sham Raksha Bhavan, Opp. Priyadarshini Off., Eastern Express Hwy, Sion, Mumbai-400022
  Ph: 022-22055097

• Mumbai-II:
  2nd Floor, Sham Raksha Bhavan, Sion, Mumbai-400022
  Ph: 022-24056667

• Nagpur:
  New Secretariat Bldg, 1st floor, Civil Lines, Nagpur-420001
  Tel: 0712-2552593

• Jaipur:
  CGO Complex Kendriya Sadan, Block ‘B’ 1st Floor, Sector-10, Vidyadhar Nagar, Jaipur
  Tel: 0141-2233728

• Ahmedabad:
  B-Block 7th Floor, Multi Stared Building, Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad–380001
  Tel: 079-25505506

• Bangalore:
  Shram Sadan 3rd Cross, 3rd Main (FTI Campus) II Phase, Yeshwantpur, Tumkur Road, Bangalore–560022
  Tel: 080-23474404

• Chennai:
  1st Floor, B-wing, 26 Haddows Road, Shastri Bhawan, Chennai–600006
  Tel: 044-28262090

• Hyderabad:
  M-2 Block, Manoranjan Complex, MJ Road, Hyderabad-500001
  Tel: 040-24657379

• Cochin (Ernakulam):
  38/377 A-2, Karithala Lane, Karshaka Road, Ernakulam, Cochin-682016
  Tel: 0484-2312466

State Labour Courts

Each Indian state maintains its own network of Labour/Industrial Courts for local disputes. A few reference links:

• Delhi: Labour Department, Delhi Contacts

• Maharashtra: Maharashtra Labour Courts Directory

• Karnataka: Karnataka Labour Department Contacts

• Rajasthan: Labour Rajasthan Directory

• Gujarat: Industrial Courts Gujarat

• West Bengal: Directorate of Industrial Tribunals & Labour Courts

Summary

• CGIT-cum-Labour Courts resolve central government and industry disputes.

• State-level Labour Courts handle local/industrial disputes under state labour departments.

• They help enforce labours’ legal rights, provide quick justice, prevent exploitation, and promote industrial peace.

Direct all-India updates, cause lists, and orders:

• CGIT Portal for all courts and updates

For specific state or region:

• Visit the links above or your state labour department portal for full directories.

Feel free to use or share these addresses and links on your Labour Awareness India website for maximum utility and outreach. here are some links below CGIT:-

https://cgit.labour.gov.in/cause-list

https://cgit.labour.gov.in/whos-who