The recent judgment in Bharat Box and Bobbin Industries vs. Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) sheds light on critical aspects of ESI coverage and the legal intricacies around determining employee status. The case revolves around the employer’s liability under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948, and presents a valuable precedent for businesses grappling with… Read more »
Posts Categorized: High Court Judgements
High Court Ruling: Right to Leave Encashment for Resigned Employees Upheld
High Court Ruling: Right to Leave Encashment for Resigned Employees Upheld In a landmark decision, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay recently addressed a critical issue affecting employees who resign from their positions. In Writ Petition No. 12161 of 2019, the Court ruled in favor of petitioners Dattaram Atmaram Sawant and Seema Dattaram Sawant,… Read more »
Bombay High Court Grants Compensation To BATA Salesmen Fired For Opposing Showrooms Opening 7 Days A Week With Extended Hours.
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 »
TN Govt. stated that apprentices were not employees
In the judgment of C.M.A(MD)No.861 of 2022 by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, dated 23rd March 2023, the following key points were addressed: Background: The case involved an appeal filed by the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) against a decision by the Labour Court. The ESIC contested the liability of Sundaram Textiles… Read more »
Principal employer liable if contractor fails to pay wages to workers Delhi High Court Judgement
Dear All, Appended below is the DELHI HIGH COURT Judgment in regards to Principal employer is liable for payment of wages to the workmen as per section 21(4) of the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act when the immediate employer i.e . contractor fails to discharge his obligation. Even it is categorically stated in section… Read more »