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SC Ruling: Bengal Government Must Pay 25% DA to Employees
Labour Law

SC Ruling: Bengal Government Must Pay 25% DA to Employees

Supreme Court of India has directed the West Bengal government to pay 25% of the outstanding Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears to state employees within three months. The ruling, issued by a bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Sandeep Mehta, comes as an interim relief in an ongoing legal battle over DA parity with central government […]

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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Extended Internships…
Labour Law

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Extended Internships…

On May 13, 2025, the Supreme Court of India sent a notice to the Union government over a petition that questions the decision to extend internship periods and charge monthly fees for medical students who had to return to India because of the COVID-19 outbreak and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The case was heard by a […]

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Supreme Court Orders ICC Formation in All Govt Departments by 2025
Employment

Supreme Court Orders ICC Formation in All Govt Departments by 2025

The Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to ensure the implementation of Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) for addressing sexual harassment at workplaces across all government departments and undertakings. This move aims to enforce the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, more uniformly across the country. ICC Implementation: […]

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Supreme Court Says Resignation Isn’t Final Until Employer Accepts
Employment

Supreme Court Says Resignation Isn’t Final Until Employer Accepts

In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India clarified an essential aspect of employment law: the finality of an employee’s resignation. The ruling emphasizes that a resignation becomes binding only upon formal acceptance by the employer and subsequent communication to the employee. The Case The case before the Supreme Court involved a Railways […]

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Supreme Court: District Judges’ Struggle with Meagre Pensions
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Supreme Court: District Judges’ Struggle with Meagre Pensions

In a significant move, the Supreme Court has drawn attention to the inadequate pensions being provided to District Judges across India. These judicial officers, who play a crucial role in the administration of justice, have been grappling with meagre post-retirement benefits. The Court has now urged the Centre to address this pressing issue promptly. Chief […]

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Supreme Court allows sub-classification of SC & ST quotas for jobs and colleges
Labour Law

Supreme Court allows sub-classification of SC & ST quotas for jobs and colleges

The Supreme Court of India has allowed sub-classification within Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) to grant separate quotas for more disadvantaged groups within these categories for jobs and colleges. This decision overturns the 2004 judgment in the case of ‘EV Chinnaiah vs. State of Andhra Pradesh,’ which had previously held that SCs and STs […]

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Supreme Court orders Union Govt to frame menstrual leave policy
Employment

Supreme Court orders Union Govt to frame menstrual leave policy

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to frame a model policy on menstrual leave for women employees. The court emphasized the need for consultations with states and other stakeholders to address this crucial issue. Why Menstrual Leave? The Supreme Court recently heard a plea filed by advocate Shailendra Mani […]

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Maternity Benefits if Contractual Employment Term Overshoots- SC
Labour Law

Maternity Benefits if Contractual Employment Term Overshoots- SC

On Thursday, 17 Aug, The Supreme Court held that maternity benefits have to be granted even if the period of benefit overshoots the term of contractual employment. The Supreme Court of India directed the employer to pay maternity benefits as would have been available in terms of Sections 5 and 8 of the Maternity Benefits […]

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