Supreme Court Revisits Definition of “Industry”: What HR Leaders Must Know
The Supreme Court reconsideration the 1978 Bangalore Water Supply verdict is a defining moment in Indian labour jurisprudence. While the Industrial Disputes...
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Supreme Court Strikes Down sec 60(4) of Social security Code Restricting Maternity Leave to adoptive mother
This Supreme Court judgment reminds us that labour law is not static—it evolves with society’s values. As workplaces adapt, HR...
A Legal Analysis : Why Supreme Court Rejects Mandatory Menstrual Leave Plea?
The path forward lies in voluntary measures, awareness campaigns, and flexible workplace policies rather than rigid legal mandates. The judgment invites policymakers,...
Financial Crisis Cannot Compel an Employee to Work, Resignation Rejection Amount to Bonded Labour: Kerala High Court.
This Court judgment will likely serve as a guiding precedent for future disputes involving resignation, employee autonomy, and constitutional protections...
Ministry of Labour and Employment Amends Code on Wage, 2019: Supervisory Wage Limit Raised to ₹18,000
The Ministry of Labour and Employment’s amendment to the Code on Wages, 2019, raising the supervisory wage limit to ₹18,000...
Aggregators to pay 1% of commission for gig workers’ welfare in Karnataka
Karnataka has taken a landmark step in labor reform: app-based aggregators such as Swiggy, Zomato, Ola, and Amazon will now...
Delay in Justice is not denial of Reinstatement and Back Wages for Unlawful Termination: SC
The Court acknowledged ( justice ) that wrongful termination carries a stigma that can prevent re-employment, and denying back wages entirely would...
Violation of Retrenchment Rules Doesn’t Always Mean Reinstatement: Rajasthan High Court
The High Court leaned on several earlier Supreme Court judgments which have consistently held that compensation in lieu of reinstatement...
Court Cannot Substitute Punishment — Disciplinary Authority Must Reconsider Quantum: Jharkhand HC
The Court judgment reinforces the principle of proportionality in disciplinary actions and affirms that while disciplinary authorities have the prerogative...
Tamil Nadu Extends 24×7 Operation Permit for Shops and Establishments For Three Years
Tamil Nadu’s 24×7 Shop Operations Extension: A Bold Step Toward Economic Dynamism and Labour Equity In a landmark move poised...
