2026 LLR WEB 1036 - KARNATAKA HIGH COURT Industrial dispute claims are not governed by the Limitation Act; Labour Court may frame an issue on delay and laches, not limitation LABOUR AND INDUSTRIAL LAW - Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 - Framing of Additional Issue - Limitation - Delay and Laches - Point of Reference - Jurisdiction of Labour Court - Limitation Act, 1963 ...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 1035 - PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT Dismissal for outraging modesty of female co-workers is not disproportionate; acquittal on benefit of doubt does not aid workman in disciplinary proceedings. LABOUR AND INDUSTRIAL LAW - Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 - Dismissal - Misconduct - Outraging modesty of female co-workers - Proportionality of punishment - Departmental proceedings versus crimi...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 1034 - PATNA HIGH COURT Ex parte order imposing damages under EPF Act without hearing the employer is void for violation of natural justice. EMPLOYEES' PROVIDENT FUNDS - Damages - Interest - Section 14B - Section 7Q - Ex parte order - Natural justice - Non-application of mind - Remand - Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellan...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 1033 - ORISSA HIGH COURT Absence of documentary proof of employer-employee relationship renders a claim under the Employees' Compensation Act unmaintainable regardless of liberal approach. EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION - Employer-employee relationship - Burden of proof - Accident arising out of and in course of employment - Documentary evidence - Wage register - Appointment letter - ...... read full judgement