2026 LLR WEB 795 - MADRAS HIGH COURT An EPF appeal dismissed for default may be restored where the default was caused by death of counsel and the appeal is consequential to a pending Section 7A proceeding EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND Restoration of appeal Default Section 7A and Section 7C of the Employees'' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Rule 15 of the EPF Appellate Tribuna...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 794 - MADRAS HIGH COURT A settlement under Section 12(3) of the Industrial Disputes Act binding the employer not to deploy workmen outside their appointed category must be strictly enforced. INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES Section 12(3) Settlement Binding nature Clause 9 Inter-category deployment of workmen Unfair labour practice Selective enforcement State Transport Undertaking Drivers ...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 793 - MADRAS HIGH COURT Beedi rollers engaged through intermediary are employees of principal employer liable to pay EPF contributions. EMPLOYEES' PROVIDENT FUND Definition of employee Indirect employment Beedi industry Intermediary Benami arrangement Section 2(f) of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous ...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 792 - KERALA HIGH COURT Notification under Section 103 of Industrial Relations Code, 2020 enabling existing Labour Courts and Tribunals to continue functioning until new forums constituted is not ultra vires. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS CODE, 2020 Section 103 Removal of difficulties Notification S.O. 5683(E) dated 08.12.2025 Continuance of Labour Courts and Tribunals under the Industrial Disputes Act, 19...... read full judgement