Monthly Archives: November 2023

Electronics Shop Repairing & Servicing Electrical Goods Is “Factory” Under ESI Act: Supreme Court

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Electronics Shop Repairing & Servicing Electrical Goods Is “Factory” Under ESI Act M/S J.P.LIGHTS INDIA (appellant) and THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR E.S.I. CORPORATION, BANGALORE (respondent). The case involves the appellant’s challenge against the order of the Employees State Insurance Court, Bangalore, regarding the applicability of the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948. The key points in the… Read more »

Transfer of Accounts after the death of member for calculation of Assurance Benefit under EDLI Scheme, 1976.

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Good Move by the EPFO regarding the EDLI Scheme. Focusing on verifying previous memberships and facilitating PF account transfers after a member’s passing demonstrates a commitment to fairness and the well-being of employees and their families. Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) addresses concerns regarding the calculation of Assurance Benefit under the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance… Read more »

Manipur Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2021

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Manipur Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2021. This legislation appears to focus on regulating employment and working conditions in shops and establishments within the state of Manipur. Here’s a summary based on the points you’ve mentioned: Effective Date: The Act is deemed to have come into force on June… Read more »

Bombay High Court Grants Compensation To BATA Salesmen Fired For Opposing Showrooms Opening 7 Days A Week With Extended Hours.

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This legal case involves a group of seven former salesmen employed by Bata India Ltd, a footwear manufacturing company. In 2007, the company modified its operating hours for showrooms in Mumbai, Thane, and Pune, requiring them to be open seven days a week with extended hours. Some salespersons opposed the altered working hours and lack… Read more »

Punjab & Haryana High Court Declares 75% Domicile Quota For Haryana Locals In Private Sector As Unconstitutional

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Punjab & Haryana High Court Declares 75% Domicile Quota For Haryana Locals In Private Sector As Unconstitutional 1. Introduction of the Act (Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020): The Act was introduced in the Haryana State Assembly in 2020. The background of the Act was stated as the influx of a large number… Read more »

Key amendments introduced by the Ministry of Finance through the Public Provident Fund (Amendment) Scheme, 2023

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An official government notification (G.S.R. 831(E)) outlining an amendment to the Public Provident Fund (PPF) Scheme, 2019. Let’s break down the key points: Legal Authority: The changes are made under the authority granted by section 3A of the Government Savings Promotion Act, 1873 (Act number 5 of 1873). Specific Amendment: The focus of the amendment… Read more »

Loading And Unloading Workers Are Employees Under MV Act And Entitled To Compensation For Accidents Under Employees Compensation Act: Kerala High Court

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Case Summary: Abdul Razaque O.V., a loading and unloading worker for a tipper lorry owned by United India Insurance Company Limited, suffered injuries when a coconut tree being loaded fell on him. Seeking compensation, he filed an application under the Employees Compensation Act, 1923. Insurance Dispute: The insurance company, while admitting the policy, contested liability,… Read more »

Surrogate mothers have right to maternity leave: Rajasthan High Court

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Surrogate mothers have right to maternity leave: Rajasthan High Court From the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Bench at Jaipur, related to a civil writ petition (S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 7853/2020). The petitioner, Smt. Chanda Keswani, is seeking maternity leave after having twins through the surrogacy process. The key points highlighted in the… Read more »

When Can Gratuity Be Withheld From A Retired Employee? Supreme Court Explains

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Background of the Case: This judgment pertains to a case involving an individual named Jyotirmay Ray, who was working as a Senior Manager in the Punjab National Bank (referred to as the “Bank”). Ray was compulsorily retired by the Bank, citing irregularities related to loans and cash credit facilities provided under the Credit Guarantee Fund… Read more »

Government of Andhra Pradesh declares a change in the holiday for the occasion of DEEPAVALI (Diwali) in the year 2023.

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The document issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh announces a change in the holiday date for the festival of DEEPAVALI (Diwali) in the year 2023. Originally, November 12, 2023, was designated as a holiday to celebrate DEEPAVALI. However, after careful consideration, the government has decided to shift the holiday to November 13, 2023, which… Read more »