Devender Gupta has joined Trident Group as Head – Human Resources and Employee Relations. Confirming this development through a social media post, Devender said, “With over 28 yrs of experience in HR across the FMCG , Foods and manufacturing sector, I have been privileged to lead critical people...
Granules India Limited has announced changes in its senior management team. Vinodkumar Parur, , will become the new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) effective November 17, 2025. The current CHRO, Atul Dhavle, has resigned and will leave the company after notice period. With over 24 years of...
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Employee to Be Reinstated After Acquittal When Termination Was Based on Criminal Case: Raj. HC
Nov 16, 2025 — the Rajasthan High Court in the case of State of Rajasthan &Anr. v. Manju Berwa & Anr.(D.B. Spl. Appl. Writ No. 1281/2025 ) has held that an employee, whose termination was solely grounded in the pendency of a criminal case, is entitled to reinstatement after being acquitted...
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Child Care Leave Denial Cannot Be Mechanical, Must Prioritise Child’s Welfare: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, Nov. 16 — The Delhi High Court in the case of Smt. Rajesh Rathi vs. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors. ( W.P.(C) 10215/2019) has held that the rejection of Child Care Leave (CCL) applications cannot be treated as a mechanical exercise by government authorities and must be decided with...
November 16, 2025:In a significant judgment reinforcing accountability of top corporate leadership, the Kerala High Court in the case of Bhavesh Anil Kumar v. The Assistant Labour Officer & Another (WP(C) 26208/2025 ) has held that a Managing Director (MD) of a company can be treated as an...
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Allahabad High Court Directs Processing of VRS Despite Pending Misconduct Charges Due to Employee’s Medical Unfitness
13 Nov 2025 — In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has held that an employee’s application for voluntary retirement (VRS) must be processed even when disciplinary or misconduct proceedings are ongoing, if medical evidence proves that the employee is unfit to undergo inquiry. A...
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Karnataka Notifies One-Day Per Month Paid Menstrual Leave For Working Women
The Karnataka government formally notified the Menstrual Leave Policy, 2025, on 12 November 2025, mandating that women employees aged 18-52 be granted one paid day of leave per month (i.e., up to 12 days annually) for menstrual reasons. This applies to all women working in establishments registered...
Dr. Naipal Singh has joined PNB Cards and Services Ltd as Chief People Officer. Confirming this development through a social media post, Dr. Singh said, “I joined on 3rd November, 2025 (Monday) as Chief People Officer (CPO) in PNB Cards and Services Limited, New Delhi on deputation from the Bank...
Pidilite Industries, the maker of iconic brands such as Fevicol, Fevikwik and Dr. Fixit, has appointed Ashish Prasad as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Prasad will lead the organisation’s people strategy across talent management, capability building, organisational development...
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Haryana Issues Ordinance to Amend Shops & Commercial Establishments Act to Increase Work Hours, Applicability Threshold Limit to 20 and OT Hours
14th November 2025 — The Government of Haryana has promulgated the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 today, marking a significant overhaul of the labour-regime applicable to shops and commercial establishments in the state. The amendment effectively modernises...
