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

In the recent case of Vijaya Bank & Anr. v. Prashant B. Narnaware (2025 INSC 691), India's Supreme Court (the "SC") examined the validity of an employment bond, which requires an employee to pay liquidated damages to the employer in case of failure to complete a minimum-service tenure requirement.

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Majmudar & Partners

The Vijaya Bank Case: A Turning Point In Employment Bond Enforcement In India?

In today's competitive talent landscape, employers usually invest significant resources in onboarding and training employees.

India Employment

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BTG Advaya

Hospital To Pay RS. 25 Lakhs As Compensation For Sexual Harassment At Workplace & Fined For Not Having Internal Complaints Committee

Madhya Pradesh High Court has imposed fine of Rs. 50,000 on Medanta Hospital, Indore for not having an Internal Complaints Committee...

India Employment

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Ethical Legal Consultants

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

In a recent case of Vijaya Bank and Anr. vs. Prashant B Narnaware1, a 2 (two) judge bench of the Supreme Court of India ("Supreme Court") upheld the validity of a clause...

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JSA

Bombay High Court Directs Compensation As Appropriate Relief For Illegal Termination; Held, Reinstatement Cannot Be Granted After Retirement Age

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JSA

Karnataka High Court To Examine Validity Of Compulsory Gratuity Insurance Rules

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JSA

Karnataka's Gig Worker Reform: From Promise To Reality

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Saga Legal

Essential Things To Focus In A Job Offer Letter

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Ethical Legal Consultants

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

India Employment

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Khaitan & Co LLP

White Collared Slavery – IT Employees Filed Case Against Accenture, Cognizant For Long Work Hours, Leave Policy

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Ethical Legal Consultants

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

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AK & Partners

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

India Employment

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IndusLaw

POSH Law Compliance In India: Navigating Intent, Practice, And Reform

India Employment

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PSA

Supreme Court Rules: Employees Don't Have An Absolute Right To Choose Their Retirement Timing

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IndiaLaw LLP

Fraud, Gross Negligence, And Wilful Misconduct In M&A: Navigating The Fine Line Of Risk And Liability

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GST On Legal Services & Advocate Fees Explained

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Doing Business In India - Expanding In The World's Most Promising Market

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Solique Advisors

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

In the recent case of Vijaya Bank & Anr. v. Prashant B. Narnaware (2025 INSC 691), India's Supreme Court (the "SC") examined the validity of an employment bond, which requires an employee to pay liquidated damages to the employer in case of failure to complete a minimum-service tenure requirement.

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

In a recent case of Vijaya Bank and Anr. vs. Prashant B Narnaware1, a 2 (two) judge bench of the Supreme Court of India ("Supreme Court") upheld the validity of a clause...

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JSA

Essential Things To Focus In A Job Offer Letter

An offer letter is a document given to a prospective employee after he/she successfully pass an organization's interview or selection process. The offer letter informs the individual of the terms and conditions...

India Employment

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Ethical Legal Consultants

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

India Employment

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Khaitan & Co LLP

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

India Employment

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AK & Partners

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

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IndusLaw

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

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LexCounsel Law Offices

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

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Samagra Law

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

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G&W Legal

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Hospital To Pay RS. 25 Lakhs As Compensation For Sexual Harassment At Workplace & Fined For Not Having Internal Complaints Committee

Madhya Pradesh High Court has imposed fine of Rs. 50,000 on Medanta Hospital, Indore for not having an Internal Complaints Committee...

India Employment

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Ethical Legal Consultants

POSH Law Compliance In India: Navigating Intent, Practice, And Reform

The enactment of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) marked a watershed moment in India's pursuit of safer, more equitable workplaces.

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PSA

Supreme Court Rules: Employees Don't Have An Absolute Right To Choose Their Retirement Timing

The Supreme Court of India recently adjudicated a crucial decision in the case Kashmiri Lal Sharma v. Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board, concerning the retirement age of disabled employees.

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

Karnataka Enacts Groundbreaking Ordinance For Gig Worker Welfare

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IndiaLaw LLP

Protecting Company's Interests: Forfeiture Of Gratuity For Misconduct Without Criminal Conviction

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Acuity Law

Goa Government Launches Support Scheme For Persons With Benchmark Disabilities Requiring High Support

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IndiaLaw LLP

Powering Progress: Key Legal Considerations For Using AI Systems In-house

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IndusLaw

POSH Act And Its Relevance To Political Parties In India

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Mumbai Court Dismisses Tanushree Dutta's #MeToo Case

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

Bombay High Court Directs Compensation As Appropriate Relief For Illegal Termination; Held, Reinstatement Cannot Be Granted After Retirement Age

In the recent case of M/s J Fibre Corporation vs. Maruti Harishchandra Amrute and Ors.1, a single judge bench of the Bombay High Court ("Bombay HC") reaffirmed...

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Supreme Court Rules: Employees Don't Have An Absolute Right To Choose Their Retirement Timing

The Supreme Court of India recently adjudicated a crucial decision in the case Kashmiri Lal Sharma v. Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board, concerning the retirement age of disabled employees.

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

Labour And Employment Law Newsletter | May 2025

The respondent, a laundry business owner, was found non-compliant with several provisions of the Factories Act, 1948, following a 2019 inspection. The violations included lack of factory registration and unapproved building plans.

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Dentons Link Legal

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Khaitan & Co LLP

RBI Updates Master Circular On Disbursement Of Government Pensions By Agency Banks

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SNG & Partners

Laws Protecting Rights And Interests Of Senior Citizens In India

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Altacit Global

Once Accepted Voluntary Retirement Cannot Be Cancelled

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Writ Jurisdiction Inapplicable To Violations Of Service Rules

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Hereditary Appointments In Public Service: Bihar's Chaukidari Rule Declared Unconstitutional

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IndiaLaw LLP

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Proving Employment: Delhi HC Reinforces Onus On Workers

Indian labour laws classify the workforce into workers and employees. In any dispute, it is necessary to determine whether the individual qualifies as a worker or employee.

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PSA

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

The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is a beneficial legislation in India designed to safeguard the employment rights of women during pregnancy and childbirth.

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

Navigating Notice Period Under Indian Labour Laws: Essential Insights

The concept of a "Notice Period" is an important element in Indian Labour and Employment law, functioning as a safeguard for both employees and employers.

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

An Interesting Decision Of UK Employment Tribunal How Ignoring "Hello" Or Greetings Of Employees Could Lead To Breach Of Contract And Unfair Dismissal

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KPTCL vs. Sri. S. Kiran [Writ Petition No. 31883 Of 2019]

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Pioneer Legal

Restrictive Covenants In Employment Contracts: An Indian Perspective

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Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

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Kochhar & Co.

Termination Of Employment In India

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Employee Termination: Balance Due Process With Humane Considerations

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PSA

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