2026 LLR WEB 744 - GUJARAT HIGH COURT Where reinstatement is rendered impractical by lapse of time, lump sum compensation in lieu of reinstatement and all consequential benefits meets the ends of justice. INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES - Illegal termination - Section 25F - Section 25B - Continuous service - Reinstatement - Lump sum compensation in lieu of reinstatement - Quantification - The respondent workm...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 743 - GUJARAT HIGH COURT Where a workman fails to prove 240 days of service and remains absent for over two decades, lump sum compensation is just and proper in lieu of reinstatement. INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE - Illegal termination - 240 days of service - Burden of proof - Failure to appear for cross-examination - Closure of evidence - Lump sum compensation - Section 2(k), Section 2(...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 742 - GUJARAT HIGH COURT A writ petition challenging an order under Section 7A of the EPF Act is not maintainable where a statutory appellate remedy is available and remains unutilised. EMPLOYEES' PROVIDENT FUND - Section 7A - Maintainability of writ - Statutory appellate remedy - Contractor's liability - Identification of beneficiaries - Articles 226 & 227 of the Consti...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 741 - GAUHATI HIGH COURT A trained apprentice is entitled to age relaxation to the extent of apprenticeship period when applying for employment after completion of training. APPRENTICESHIP -Age relaxation -Recruitment -Preference in employment -Section 22 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 -The petitioner was engaged as Trade/Technician Apprentice at IOCL Guwahati Refinery...... read full judgement