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India Business Bulletin (June 2025)

The Ministry of Communications has released the Draft Rules for public comments and suggestions. Key highlights include new MNV Platform to validate mobile number...

Archer & Angel

EPFO Update: Simplifying Employee Benefit Management

Since January 2025, pension payouts are also handled centrally through any scheduled bank in India. The same bank details used for PF can be reused for pension claims, provided Aadhaar is linked

India Employment

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Nexdigm Private Limited

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

CIBIL Defaults Can Cost You A Job: SBI's Clause 1(E) Stands Valid, Rules Madras HC

In a recent judgment dated June 2, 2025, the Madras High Court upheld the decision of the State Bank of India (SBI) to cancel the appointment of a candidate selected for the post of Circle Based Officer...

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IndiaLaw LLP

Implementing The Apprentice Act: A Practical Guide For Indian Businesses

India Employment

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BTG Advaya

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

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

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

India Employment

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LexOrbis

Attachment Of Gratuity Of Deceased Employee For Recovery Of Money From Their Legal Heirs

India Employment

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Dentons Link Legal

Ageism And The DEIB Blind Spot

India Employment

DD

Dhir & Dhir Associates

Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security And Welfare) Ordinance, 2025 And E-Commerce Platforms

India Employment

AP

Argus Partners

Regulatory Compliance Newsletter | June 2025

India Commercial

DL

Dentons Link Legal

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

India Commercial

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

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

India Employment

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

E- Forms, Key Extracts, Elaborate Disclosures On Prevention Of Sexual Harassment, And Disclosure On Maternity Compliance And Employee Demographic: MCA's Amendments To Account Rules

India Commercial

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

GST On Medicines: Rates, HSN Code, Impacts & Calculation

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Vakilsearch

Real Estate Update I Supreme Court: Property Registration Alone Does Not Confer Ownership

India Real Estate

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Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

GST On TV Or Television: Latest Rates, HSN Code & Impact

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Vakilsearch

GST On Pens, Papers & Stationery Items: Rates & HSN Codes

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Vakilsearch

Beyond The Stamp: Supreme Court Reinforces That Registration Is Not Ownership

India Litigation

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HSA Advocates

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

In the last decade, India's mid-market M&A landscape has evolved into a dynamic space with distinct...

India Commercial

AA

Agama Law Associates

New Compliance Requirements For Employers In India: MCA Notification 2025

On May 30, 2025, the MCA in India has via notification G.S.R. 357(E) introduced significant amendments to the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, through the Companies (Accounts) Second Amendment Rules, 2025, effective from July 14, 2025.

India Commercial

AL

Anhad Law

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

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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

BA

BTG Advaya

Karnataka's Gig Worker Reform: From Promise To Reality

India Employment

Saga Legal

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

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

AP

AK & Partners

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

India Employment

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IndusLaw

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

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

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

India Employment

LO

LexCounsel Law Offices

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

India Employment

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Samagra Law

Decoding The Validity Of Employment Bonds

India Employment

DL

Dentons Link Legal

Employee Stock Options

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Globeview Advisors LLP

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

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Samagra Law

Decoding The Validity Of Employment Bonds

In a landmark ruling titled Vijaya Bank & Anr. v. Prashant B Narnaware, the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India ("SC"), upheld the validity of an employment bond clause requiring a bank employee...

India Employment

DL

Dentons Link Legal

Employee Stock Options

The Finance Act 2024 has introduced several impactful changes, particularly in transaction taxes.

GA

Globeview Advisors LLP

Karnataka Issues Landmark Ordinance To Protect Platform-Based Gig Workers

India Employment

Saga Legal

Fostering Awareness Among Employees On Insider Trading Compliance (Video)

Insider trading compliance is vital for upholding corporate integrity, safeguarding market fairness, and ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards. Organizations must foster a culture of compliance by equipping...

India Employment

CP

Corporate Professionals

General Newsletter, May 2025

Securities Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") issued a circular "Safer participation of retail investors in algorithmic trading" dated February 04, 2025, which aimed at ensuring safer participation of retail investors...

India Commercial

DL

DSK Legal

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.

India Employment

DL

Dentons Link Legal

Offer Of Employment - Can It Be Revoked?

Employers may come across situations where they may need to revoke an offer of employment. The revocation of an offer can be a challenging and sensitive situation for both employers and potential employees.

India Employment

SL

Samagra Law

POSH Act And Its Relevance To Political Parties In India

India Employment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Employer-Employee Relationship In Indian Law

India Employment

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Tamil Nadu's Labour Welfare Department Extends 24×7 Operation Permit For Shops And Establishments For Three Years

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

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

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Haryana Labour Department Issues Notification On Employing Women During Night Shifts

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Single Mother's Maintenance Claims Upheld: Child Care Duty Not Voluntary Abandonment Of Employment

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Bombay High Court Quashes Charges Against Bank Manager In Modesty Insult Case: Balancing Women's Rights And Fair Treatment

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

A Founder's Dilemma: When Compliance Becomes Strategy

India Compliance

AA

Agama Law Associates

High Court Of Chhattisgarh Upholds Women's Right To Child Adoption Leave: A Victory For Gender Equality

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Minimising The Misuse Of The Duty To Pay Wages During Appeals

India Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Labour And Employment Law Newsletter – May 2025

India Employment

DL

DSK Legal

Flexibility vs. Security: How Telangana Plans To Tackle The Gig Economy's Hidden Cost

India Employment

BA

BTG Advaya

Arbitrability Of Employment Agreements: Indian Perspective

India Employment

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Clasis Law

Employment Law In India: Key Aspects - Understanding Employment Conditions In India: A Legal Perspective

India Employment

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Employment Agreements In India - 101

India Employment

BA

BTG Advaya

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

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

Fostering Awareness Among Employees On Insider Trading Compliance (Video)

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Corporate Professionals

Employment Law Briefing: Episode 1 (Video)

BA

BTG Advaya

COVID-19 And Employment Queries (Video)

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Singhania & Partners LLP

Employment And Labour Law Reforms Proposed By India’s Budget 2015 (Video Content)

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Nishith Desai Associates

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