India - High Court of Rajasthan

Failure to Comply with Section 25-F of ID Act Invalidates Retrenchment: Rajasthan High Court

High Court Reaffirms Mandatory Compliance with Labor Laws in Termination Cases In a decision that underscores the protection of daily wage workers under theIndustrial Disputes Act, 1947, theHigh Courtof Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur has dismissed a writ petition filed by the Sarpanch ofG...

15 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Termination Without Compliance of Section 25-F of Industrial Disputes Act is Illegal: HP High Court

Termination WithoutDue Process: Himachal High Court Upholds Labor ProtectionsIn a significant ruling for worker rights, theHimachal Pradesh High Courthas affirmed that an employer cannot bypass the mandatory requirements of theIndustrial Disputes Actwhen terminating an employee who has comple...

13 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Lack of Vishaka Committee Doesn't Inherently Vitiate Domestic Enquiry if Process is Fair: Bombay High Court

Beyond the Label: Bombay High Court Reframes Fairness in Domestic Enquiries In a significant judgment delivered on April 9, 2026, the Bombay High Court has recalibrated the standards by which industrial courts assess the validity of domestic enquiries into allega...

09 Apr 2026

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Personal Participation in Contract Work Creates Employer-Employee Tie Under Employees Compensation Act: Kerala High Court

Beyond the Tender: Kerala HC Rules That Personal Participation Defines 'Employee' Status in Compensation ClaimsIn a significant verdict that clarifies the scope of theEmployees Compensation Act, 1923, the Kerala High Court has held that a per...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Labour Court Lacks Jurisdiction to Adjudicate Disputed Claims Under Section 33C(2) of ID Act: Delhi High Court

Labour Court Cannot Adjudicate Disputed Rights Under Section 33C(2) ID Act: Delhi High Court The High Court of Delhi has issued a significant ruling clarifying the scope of Section 33C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, emphasizing th...

15 May 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Denial of Actual Pay Upon Retrospective Regularization is Impermissible Under ID Act: Himachal HC

Himachal HC Ensures Fair Pay: No "Notional" Limits for Retrospectively Regularized Workers In a significant relief for Class-IV employees, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has ruled that state authorities cannot restrict the financial benefits of retrospectivel...

29 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay High Court Replaces Retirement-Era Reinstatement Award with Lump-Sum Compensation: Section 2(s) Industrial Disputes Act

When Reinstatement is No Longer Possible: A Balanced Legal Resolution In a significant judgment regarding labour disputes, the Bombay High Court has clarified the limitations of reinstatement orders under theIndustrial Disputes Act, 1947. Presided over by Justice Sandeep V. Mar...

05 Mar 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay High Court Rules Maharashtra Police Academy is an 'Industry' Under Industrial Disputes Act, Mandates Reinstatement of Employee

Beyond Sovereign Duty: Bombay High Court Rules Police Training Academy Qualifies as an “Industry” In a significant judgment addressing the rights of daily-wage employees in government-linked institutions, the Bombay High Court has affirmed that the Maharasht...

15 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

MNREGA Workers Excluded from Employees’ Compensation Act Coverage: High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Beyond the Statute: Why MNREGA Workers Fall Outside the Employees’ Compensation Act In a significant ruling for rural employment governance, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has clarified the legal boundaries regarding the status of workers engaged under the Mahatma Gandhi Na...

01 May 2025

India - High Court of Gujarat

Leave Encashment Rights After Deemed Retirement Upheld: Gujarat High Court's Verdict on Section 33(c)(2) of I.D. Act

Salary as Property: High Court Affirms Right to Leave Encashment After Unprocessed Resignation In a significant ruling for public sector employees, the High Court of Gujarat has reaffirmed that the right to leave encashment is a protected property right that cannot be arbitrari...

24 Dec 2024