2025 LLR WEB 546 - HIMACHAL PRADESH HIGH COURT No accident compensation is payable when the murder of the deceased employee was not on account of the employment of the deceased. EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT, 1923 - Section 3 - Compensation - Death of workman - Causal connection between employment and death - Deceased was employed by petitioner as driver on his tractor...... read full judgement

2025 LLR WEB 545 - KARNATAKA HIGH COURT Order of the Gratuity Authority condoning delay of employee's application cannot be challenged directly before the High Court. PAYMENT OF GRATUITY ACT, 1972 - Section 7(7) - Petitioner-management challenged an interlocutory order passed by Labour Officer whereby delay in filing gratuity claim by workman (respondent No.2) was...... read full judgement

2025 LLR WEB 544 - KERALA HIGH COURT Delinquent can be suspended during PoSH inquiry proceedings in accordance with the service rules of the management. SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013 - Petitioner challenged suspension and disciplinary proceedings for alleged sexual harassment...... read full judgement

2025 LLR WEB 543 - KERALA HIGH COURT Order of the Controlling Authority is to be challenged before the Appellate Authority and not the High Court. PAYMENT OF GRATUITY ACT, 1972 - Petitioner challenged Controlling Authority orders awarding gratuity to its former employees, arguing wages paid did not qualify under the Act and alleging...... read full judgement