2026 LLR WEB 781 - KARNATAKA HIGH COURT Acquittal in criminal proceedings does not automatically exonerate a workman in domestic enquiry; proof in disciplinary proceedings is by preponderance of probability, not beyond reasonable doubt. DOMESTIC ENQUIRY Eve-teasing Disciplinary proceedings Preponderance of probability Non-production of original complaint Acquittal in criminal case Discrimination between co-delinquents Pro...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 780 - KARNATAKA HIGH COURT Forfeiture of gratuity post-superannuation is permissible. GRATUITY Forfeiture Post-superannuation dismissal Domestic inquiry Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 Appellate Authority Controlling Authority Delay condonation Remand The respondent-employe...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 779 - JAMMU & KASHMIR HIGH COURT Commissioner cannot restrict compensation to wife alone when other dependants under Section 2 of Employees' Compensation Act are identifiable from evidence on record. EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION Dependants Apportionment Section 2, Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 Deceased workman died in accident during course of employment Wife filed claim before Co...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 778 - HIMACHAL PRADESH HIGH COURT Daily dietary allowance paid to a workman forms part of monthly wages for computation of compensation under the Employees' Compensation Act, and statutory interest runs from one month after the accident till deposit. EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION Monthly wages Daily dietary allowance Section 4A(3)(a) of the Employees' Compensation Act Statutory interest Period of interest Insurer''s liability Indemni...... read full judgement