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Kerala High Court in X vs. Abraham Mathai & Ors. [WA 1622/2025] reiterated that PoSH proceedings cannot commence without a written complaint as required under Section 9 of the Act. The Court found that the complainant had not submitted a written complaint but only made oral statements after...

Supreme Court,on August 12, 2025 while reviewing compliance with its earlier orders on implementation of the PoSH Act, reiterated the obligation of all employers to constitute ICs and underscored the corresponding duty of District Officers to monitor such compliance. In furtherance of this, the...

Bombay High Court in Nitin Sadashiv Khapne vs. Union of India & Ors. [WP No. 53/2024]on August 21, 2025 quashed the termination of an employee who failed to disclose a minor conviction under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887. The Court reasoned that the offence was neither...

Allahabad High Court in Kamlesh Kumar Nirankari vs. State of U.P. and Others (WA No. 20140/2023)on August 25, 2025,  held that appointments obtained through forged or fraudulent documents are void ab initio and confer no legal right to continue in service or draw salary. Building upon this...

Calcutta High Court in M/s. Xpro India Limited vs. State of West Bengal & Ors. (WPA 4620/2025)on August 28, 2025,  ruled that an employee’s act of looking for another job, even with a rival company offering better benefits, is a basic right and does not amount to misconduct involving moral...

Delhi High Court in X vs. Akademi and Ors. (CM APPL. 47022/2023)  on August 28, 2025, held that the Secretary of an establishment heading a government-financed institution falls within the definition of “employer” under the PoSH Act. As a result, the Court clarified that any complaint...

Supreme Court in State of Punjab & Ors. vs. Ex. C. Satpal Singh (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 312 OF 2012), On August 29, 2025,  clarified that punishment cannot be imposed based on past misconduct unless it is specifically referred to in the enquiry report or show cause notice. The Court reached this...

The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Thursday, 4th Sep.2025 passed the Factories (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill, 2025 by voice vote without any discussion. The amendment to the Factories Act in the state of Rajasthan, through this bill, increases the maximum weekly working hours in factories, which is...

New Delhi, India, 2 September: The Global Inclusion Summit & Awards 2025, presented by MatchBoard, concluded successfully on August 29th at Pride Plaza, Aerocity, New Delhi, galvanising leaders from industry, academia, and civil society to accelerate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across...

4 September 2025: India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are redefining themselves as culture-driven, employee-first organisations, strengthening the country’s position as a global hub for advanced services and innovation. The Deloitte India GCC Culture Sensing Report 2025 reveals a strong...