2025 LLR WEB 438 - MADRAS HIGH COURT Backwages cannot be claimed under section 33C(2) of the ID Act when not granted in the order of reinstatement. INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES ACT, 1947 - Workman filed writ petition challenging Labour Court's rejection of claim under Section 33C(2) seeking back wages for period between suspension and superannuation...... read full judgement

2025 LLR WEB 437 - MADRAS HIGH COURT No exemption under the Payment of Gratuity Act when the establishment does not provide lump sum payment upon the completion of service. PAYMENT OF GRATUITY ACT, 1972 - Writ Petition filed by educational trust challenging Appellate Authority's order directing payment of gratuity to retired driver already covered under in-house...... read full judgement

2025 LLR WEB 436 - BOMBAY HIGH COURT If the EPFO has any different interpretation than the one naturally arising out of stay order, it should approach the CGIT rather than initiating unilateral recovery proceedings. EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUNDS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ACT, 1952 - Section 8F - Recovery proceedings on ground of differing interpretations - Whether valid - The petitioner challenged order...... read full judgement

2025 LLR WEB 435 - MADRAS HIGH COURT Once the Standing Orders become applicable, the introduction of any new set of regulations by the employer is impermissible. INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYMENT (STANDING ORDERS) ACT, 1946 - Workers of TASMAC challenged the reduction in commission wages after a change in TASMAC's pricing system, claiming it amounted to an illegal...... read full judgement