2026 LLR WEB 817 - BOMBAY HIGH COURT Compensation in lieu of reinstatement justified where service was short, employer underwent merger, and litigation remained pending for over a decade. UNFAIR LABOUR PRACTICE Reinstatement Compensation in lieu Section 25(F) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Item 1, Schedule IV, MRTU & PULP Act, 1971 Section 30(1)(b) of the MRTU & PULP Ac...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 816 - ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT Employees absorbed under tripartite transfer arrangement are bound by agreed terms; pension cannot be claimed beyond what is stipulated. INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES Pension Transfer and absorption Tripartite arrangement Section 25FF of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 EPF and Gratuity as substitute for pension G.O.Ms.No.680 dated 1...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 815 - CALCUTTA HIGH COURT A Labour Court has inherent jurisdiction to decide preliminary facts going to the root of its own jurisdiction, including employer-employee relationship, but cannot invalidate an Order of Reference made by the appropriate Government. INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE Order of Reference Maintainability Jurisdiction of Labour Court Employer-Employee Relationship Written Demand Section 10 and Section 10(4) of the Industrial Disputes Act,...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 814 - BOMBAY HIGH COURT Exoneration in domestic enquiry does not validate an appointment made without sanctioned post or due recruitment procedure. INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES ACT, 1947 Section 2-A Section 25-F Public employment Void appointment Sanctioned post Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution Domestic enquiry Exoneration Reinstatemen...... read full judgement