2026 LLR WEB 835 - CHHATTISGARH HIGH COURT An insurer's internal process for obtaining certified copy does not excuse delayed deposit of compensation awarded under the Employees Compensation Act. EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION - Execution - Deposit of compensation - Delay by insurer - Interest on default - Employees Compensation Act, 1923 - The Commissioner directed the insurer to deposit compens...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 834 - CHHATTISGARH HIGH COURT Workman must prove 240 days of continuous service by cogent documentary evidence to claim protection under Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. RETRENCHMENT - Continuous service - 240 days - Section 25B and 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 - Burden of proof - Placement agency - Documentary evidence - Workman claiming to be a dire...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 833 - CHHATTISGARH HIGH COURT Self-serving oral testimony alone cannot discharge workman's burden to prove 240 days of continuous service. INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES Retrenchment Continuous service 240 days Burden of proof Section 25B and Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Daily-rated workman engaged by State Government...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 832 - CHHATTISGARH HIGH COURT Gratuity of bank officer is calculable on basic pay alone; dearness allowance is excluded from 'Pay' under Service Regulations. PAYMENT OF GRATUITY - Computation - 'Pay' - Basic pay - Dearness allowance - Service Regulations - Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 - Regulation 2(m) and Regulation 72 of the Bank's Serv...... read full judgement