2026 LLR WEB 767 - CALCUTTA HIGH COURT Forfeiture of gratuity under Section 4(6)(a) is valid upon proof of wilful damage or loss through disciplinary proceedings conducted in accordance with natural justice. PAYMENT OF GRATUITY - Forfeiture - Section 4(6)(a) of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 - Section 4(6)(b)(ii) - Form-M - Disciplinary proceedings - Standard of proof - Criminal proceedings - The ...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 766 - DELHI HIGH COURT Presidential Directives being administrative instructions cannot bar accrued wage arrears payable under DPE Guidelines from the due date. WAGE REVISION ARREARS - Public Sector Enterprise employees - Scope of arbitral reference - Presidential Directive - DPE Guidelines - Notional fixation - Section 9 of the Air Corporations (Transfe...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 765 - DELHI HIGH COURT A review application under Section 7B of the EPF Act cannot be dismissed without affording personal hearing to the applicant. EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND - Section 7B review - Personal hearing - Natural justice - Section 14B damages - Section 7Q interest - Recovery notices - The petitioner-establishment was held liable for...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 764 - RAJASTHAN HIGH COURT During pendency of challenge to a Labour Court award, Section 17-B entitles a workman only to last wages drawn and not to current minimum wages. INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE - Section 17-B - Wages during pendency of writ petition - Minimum wages - Last wages drawn - Maintenance allowance - Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 - Minimum Wages Act, 1948 - T...... read full judgement