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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

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Dentons Link Legal

POSH Act And Its Relevance To Political Parties In India

Hon'ble Supreme Court reviewed a Public Interest litigation seeking the extension of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (commonly known as the POSH Act, 2013) to political parties.

India Employment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Mumbai Court Dismisses Tanushree Dutta's #MeToo Case

The issue of delay in reporting cases of sexual harassment has often been a critical factor in legal proceedings, affecting the admissibility of complaints.

India Employment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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

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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

Mumbai's POSH Alert: ICC Registration Deadline On SHE-Box Is 15 May

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

Limits Of An Internal Complaint Committee's (ICC) Jurisdiction Under The POSH Act

India Employment

RS

Remfry & Sagar

POSH Act Cannot Be Invoked Without Allegations Of Sexual Harassment

India Employment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Presiding Officer Under The POSH Act: Eligibility And Legal Challenges

India Employment

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Striking A Balance In Sexual Harassment Cases

India Employment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Mumbai Redevelopment 2024: Key High Court Rulings Every Builder & CHS Must Know

India Real Estate

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K Singhania & Co

Documents Required For Patent Registration In India (Video)

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Vakilsearch

"Fair" Ask For A "Fair And Handsome" Advertisement

India Media & IT

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Remfry & Sagar

Supreme Court: There Is No Bar On Seeking Anticipatory Bail Even If The Applicant Is Declared As A Proclaimed Offender Under Section 82 Of The CRPC.

India Litigation

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IndusLaw

GST On Legal Services & Advocate Fees Explained

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Vakilsearch

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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.

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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...

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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.

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Arbitrability Of Employment Agreements: Indian Perspective

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

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

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Moonlighting – Black, White Or Blue?

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Employment Agreements In India - 101

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Employment Laws In India - Brief Insights (Video)

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

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

Last year, the American Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") settled its first lawsuit against discrimination in hiring by an AI tool.

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IndusLaw

POSH Act And Its Relevance To Political Parties In India

Hon'ble Supreme Court reviewed a Public Interest litigation seeking the extension of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (commonly known as the POSH Act, 2013) to political parties.

India Employment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Mumbai Court Dismisses Tanushree Dutta's #MeToo Case

The issue of delay in reporting cases of sexual harassment has often been a critical factor in legal proceedings, affecting the admissibility of complaints.

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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

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IndiaLaw LLP

Mumbai's POSH Alert: ICC Registration Deadline On SHE-Box Is 15 May

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

Maharashtra Government Introduces Bill To Curb Violent And Sexual Advertisements

India Media & IT

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Haryana Labour Department Issues Notification On Employing Women During Night Shifts

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

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

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

Limits Of An Internal Complaint Committee's (ICC) Jurisdiction Under The POSH Act

India Employment

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Remfry & Sagar

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

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

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Dentons Link Legal

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

This circular outline key guidelines for pension payments, including timely crediting of pensions, implementation of government directives on Dearness Relief (DR), and handling of excess payments.

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SNG & Partners

Laws Protecting Rights And Interests Of Senior Citizens In India

According to the data from World Population Prospects, "by 2050, one in six people in the world will be over age 65 (16%), up from one in 11 in 2019 (9%).

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Altacit Global

Once Accepted Voluntary Retirement Cannot Be Cancelled

India Employment

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Counselence

Writ Jurisdiction Inapplicable To Violations Of Service Rules

India Employment

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Counselence

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

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

ELB E-Bulletin | Volume VII - Issue III - [March 2025]

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Gratuity Forfeiture Without Criminal Conviction: Key Ruling Under The Gratuity Act

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BTG Advaya

Employment Corner Bulletin January – February 2025

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IndusLaw

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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.

India Employment

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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

In the recent judgment of Ms. Nadine Hanson v. Interaction Recruitment Specialists Ltd , the UK Employment Tribunal ruled in favor of Ms. Hanson, finding her employer's actions amounted to constructive unfair dismissal.

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Anhad Law

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

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Restrictive Covenants In Employment Contracts: An Indian Perspective

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Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

India Employment

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Kochhar & Co.

Termination Of Employment In India

India Employment

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Employee Termination: Balance Due Process With Humane Considerations

India Employment

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PSA

ERGO Volume 4 | Issue 4

India Employment

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Khaitan & Co LLP

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Employment Laws In India - Brief Insights (Video)

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Nishith Desai Associates

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