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ELB e-Bulletin | Volume VII - Issue VI - [June 2025]

Welcome to the sixth edition of the e-Bulletin (Volume VII) brought to you by the Employment, Labour and Benefits practice group of Khaitan & Co.

India Employment

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

The Orissa High Court Upholds Maternity Benefits For Contract Employees

In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court has reaffirmed the rights of contract employees to maternity benefits, emphasizing the importance of socio-welfare policies in a modern welfare state.

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Implementing The Apprentice Act: A Practical Guide For Indian Businesses

A significant challenge within the Indian labour market lies in the disparity between formal education and the practical skills demanded by employers.

India Employment

BA

BTG Advaya

Section 27 Of The Indian Contract Act: Varun Tyagi Judgment And Delhi High Court's Ruling On Non-Compete Clauses

a significant ruling that has far-reaching implications for employment law in India, the Delhi High Court recently quashed an interim injunction in an employment dispute...

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Supreme Court Upholds Validity Of Employment Bond, Imposes Penalty For Premature Resignation

India Employment

L

LexOrbis

Misconduct Beyond Workplace: Judicial Deference In Government Contractual Employment

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

[Live] Regulatory Framework For Doing Business In Indonesia And India: Opportunities And Challenges (Video)

India Commercial

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

Legal Certainty For Employment Contracts: Supreme Court's Ruling In Vijaya Bank Case

India Employment

HA

HSA Advocates

ELB E-Bulletin | Volume VII - Issue III - May 2025

India Employment

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

When Integration Isn't Alignment: Lessons From Mid-Stage M&A In India

India Commercial

AA

Agama Law Associates

Enforceability Of Employment Bonds In India: Sc Clarifies Indian Contract Act Provisions

India Employment

MP

Majmudar & Partners

Supreme Court Of India Affirms Validity Of Employment Bond Containing Restrictive Clause And Directs Payment Of Penalty For Premature Resignation

India Employment

J

JSA

Essential Things To Focus In A Job Offer Letter

India Employment

EL

Ethical Legal Consultants

Gig Worker Rights Go Legal In Karnataka—Big Implications For Platforms

India Employment

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

GST On Gold: 18, 22, 24 Carat Jewellery Rates & Ornaments

V

Vakilsearch

Madras High Court Affirms Same-Sex Couples Can Constitute A Family, Even Without Marriage

India Government

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

GST On Catering Services & Banquet Hall Rates In India

V

Vakilsearch

India May Emerge Stronger From Trade Wars (Video)

India International

KC

Kochhar & Co.

Aviation Newsletter | December 2024

India Transport

DL

Dentons Link Legal

Minimum Service Clauses And The Validity Of Employment Bonds In India: Supreme Court's 2025 Judgment In Vijaya Bank v. Prashant B. Narnaware

The Supreme Court of India has recently clarified a critical question faced by many employers and employees across sectors: what is the legal validity of employment bonds in India?

India Employment

AP

AK & Partners

Employment Bonds vs. Non-Competes: Key Takeaways From The Vijaya Bank Judgment

The Hon'ble Supreme Court's ruling in Vijaya Bank & Anr. v. Prashant B. Narnaware provides clarity on employment bonds vs. post-termination non-compete clauses, establishing a crucial precedent...

India Employment

I

IndusLaw

Supreme Court Says Employment Bonds Must Balance Public Interest And Fair Terms

The relationship between an employer and an employee is vital for the continuous growth and success of any business. Employees are expected to show loyalty...

India Employment

LO

LexCounsel Law Offices

"Stay Or Pay?": The Legality Of Employment Bonds Explained

In 2006, Vijaya Bank introduced a policy for new hires that anyone joining as an officer had to sign a bond agreeing to pay ₹2 lakh if they resigned before completing three years of service.

India Employment

SL

Samagra Law

Supreme Court Upholds Employment Bonds And Their Validity In Employment Contracts Given The Change In Indian Employment Landscape

India Employment

GL

G&W Legal

Proving Employment: Delhi HC Reinforces Onus On Workers

India Employment

P

PSA

The Legality Of Post-Exit Non-Compete Clauses

India Employment

RS

Remfry & Sagar

Supreme Court Upholds Validity Of Employment Bond And Liability To Pay Liquidated Damages In The Event Of Its Breach

India Employment

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Employment Corner Bulletin March – April 2025

India Employment

I

IndusLaw

Offer Of Employment - Can It Be Revoked?

India Employment

SL

Samagra Law

Employer-Employee Relationship In Indian Law

India Employment

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Supreme Court Endorses Rs 2 Lakh Penalty For Premature Resignation, Declares Employment Bond Valid Under Contract Act

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

A Founder's Dilemma: When Compliance Becomes Strategy

India Compliance

AA

Agama Law Associates

Arbitrability Of Employment Agreements: Indian Perspective

India Employment

C

Clasis Law

Employer-Employee Relationship In Indian Law

The concept of an employer-employee relationship lies at the heart of labour and employment law in India. Yet, in practice, its determination often triggers complex legal questions — especially when services are rendered through third-party contractors.

India Employment

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Supreme Court Endorses Rs 2 Lakh Penalty For Premature Resignation, Declares Employment Bond Valid Under Contract Act

In a judgment delivered on May 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India addressed a significant issue concerning employment contracts...

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

A Founder's Dilemma: When Compliance Becomes Strategy

Every founder, at some point in the journey, faces this quiet but pivotal question: Is this a compliance checkbox, or is it a strategic move? It rarely feels urgent or important.

India Compliance

AA

Agama Law Associates

Arbitrability Of Employment Agreements: Indian Perspective

Employment contracts are fundamental in defining the relationship between employers and employees and outlining the terms of employment such as role, compensation, dispute resolution, duties, termination, etc.

India Employment

C

Clasis Law

Legally 'Messi' (Messy)… The New Doctrine Of 'Legal Blackout'

India Media & IT

HL

Hreem Legal

Employee vs. Consultant: Decoding The Nuances And Drafting Effective Consultancy Agreements

Have you ever wondered why some professionals work as permanent employees while others choose the path of independent consulting?

India Employment

BS

B.Samrish & Co.

Executed Contract: What They Mean & How SignDesk Simplifies Execution

An executed contract is a legally binding agreement where all parties have completed their obligations. Once signed and fulfilled, the contract becomes enforceable. Businesses rely on executed contracts to finalize deals, ensure compliance, and maintain legal security.

India Employment

SD

SignDesk

Litigation Update | Exclusive Jurisdiction Clauses In Private Employment Contracts Upheld By Supreme Court

The Hon'ble Supreme Court in Rakesh Kumar Verma v. HDFC Bank Ltd. and HDFC Bank Ltd. v. Deepti Bhatia, Civil Appeal Nos. 2282 and 2286 of 2025, has held that exclusive jurisdiction clauses in private employment contracts are enforceable, and civil suits instituted in courts other than those agreed upon are not maintainable.

India Employment

MH

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Supreme Court Upholds Validity Of Exclusive Jurisdiction Clauses In Employment Contracts

The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a judgment in the cases of Rakesh Kumar Verma v. HDFC Bank Ltd. and HDFC Bank v. Deepti Bhatia...

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Enforceability Of Lock-In Period In Employment Contracts

India Employment

LF

Lex Favios

The Conundrum Of 'Appropriate Government' Under Labour Laws For CPSUs

India Employment

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Labour And Employment Law Newsletter: Judicial Findings – February 2025

India Employment

DL

DSK Legal

Saudi Arabia Unveils Major Amendments To Labor Law

India Employment

EY

Ernst & Young

Apprenticeship Scheme: Time To Pay Attention By The Employers

India Employment

C

Clasis Law

Supreme Court's Ruling On Arbitration And Statutory Rights: A Key Consideration For Employment Disputes

India Litigation

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Social Security Measures For Platform-Based Gig Workers Announced In The Union Budget

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Can A Woman Be Terminated For Availing Maternity Leave Or Denied Maternity Benefits?

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Update On Implementation Of New Labour Codes

India Employment

AL

Anhad Law

Senior Management Employees: Termination Rights Of The Employer

India Employment

LO

LexCounsel Law Offices

Closing The Gap: How Karnataka's New Bill And The Social Security Code Could Redefine Gig Worker Rights

India Employment

I

IndusLaw

Non-Compete Agreements: Study Of Jurisprudence In India

India Employment

Fox & Mandal

HR And Employment Law Pulse: Quarterly Round Up - July - September 2024

India Employment

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Extending 'Employee' Status To Gig Workers – Implications Of Employee Misclassification

India Employment

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Navigating Notice Period Under Indian Labour Laws: Essential Insights

India Employment

MC

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