Which of the following is true in the case of working journalists:
(A) They are entitled to rights under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
(B) They are entitled to rights under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.
(C) They are entitled to the rights under the Employee’s provident funds Act, 1952
(D) They are not entitled to gratuity under the working Journalists and Miscellaneous provisions Act, 1955.
Correct Ans: (A)
Explanation (Active Voice):
The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, protects working journalists by providing them with rights to fair employment practices, dispute resolution, and secure working conditions. Journalists can file complaints and approach labor courts or tribunals when employers engage in unfair practices or terminate their employment unjustly.
Other laws do not govern journalists’ rights specifically. Employers do not use the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, to define journalists’ rights. Journalists can access benefits under the Employee’s Provident Funds Act, 1952, but this law applies broadly to all workers, not just journalists. The Working Journalists and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1955, mandates employers to pay gratuity to journalists, so option (D) is incorrect.
Thus, option (A) is correct because the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, provides specific protection for working journalists.
