2026 LLR WEB 1019 - KARNATAKA HIGH COURT Where a complainant fails to seek consequential relief against a non-implementing employer at the appropriate stage, and the alleged harasser has long since left service with all dues settled, directing action against him at a belated stage would be an exercise in futility. SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE - POSH Act - Implementation of Appellate Authority's order - Consequential relief - Exercise in futility - Writ of mandamus - Sections 12(1), 13(3), 18...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 1018 - KARNATAKA HIGH COURT Liberty granted to approach the appropriate forum upon withdrawal of a review petition cannot be construed as extending the statutory limitation prescribed under a special enactment for preferring an appeal. LABOUR AND INDUSTRIAL LAW - Payment of Gratuity Act - Limitation for appeal - Condonation of delay - Special enactment - Liberty to approach appropriate forum - Applicability based on number of e...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 1017 - KARNATAKA HIGH COURT Even where the deceased was travelling on a tractor in violation of seating capacity terms, the Insurance company must satisfy the claim in the first instance and recover it from the vehicle owner. LABOUR AND INDUSTRIAL LAW - Employees' Compensation Act - Death during course of employment - Tractor accident - Violation of policy terms - Seating capacity - Liability of Insurance company ...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 1016 - KARNATAKA HIGH COURT Even where misconduct and absence of victimisation are duly established, the Labour Court's failure to exercise discretion under Section 11-A to assess proportionality of punishment warrants interference and compensation in lieu of reinstatement. LABOUR AND INDUSTRIAL LAW - Disciplinary enquiry - Dismissal from service - Proportionality of punishment - Discretion under Section 11-A - Compensation in lieu of reinstatement - Article 227 of ...... read full judgement