Souvik Sarkar has joined Devyani International as Head of Human Resources He has confirmed this development through a social media post. Before this appointment, Souvik was associated with Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. as VP & Head HR Also read – Tamil Nadu Extends 24×7 Operation Permit for...
Jharkhand High Court, in Uma Ram vs. M/s Bharat Coking Coal Limited & Ors. [L.P.A. No. 81 of 2025], on August 22, 2025, held that correction of date of birth in service records cannot be claimed as a matter of right when sought after an inordinate delay and close to retirement, even if...
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Pension and retirement benefits cannot be withheld due to pendency of Criminal proceedings: Jharkhand HC
Jharkhand High Court, in Ranchi University vs. Shanti Devi & Ors. [L.P.A. No. 482 of 2024], held that employers cannot withhold statutory retirement benefits such as pension, gratuity, and leave encashment merely due to pending criminal proceedings without conviction. The Court reiterated that...
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Acquittal in Criminal Case Does Not Confer Eligibility to hold employment: Rajasthan High Court
Rajasthan High Court, in Ashok Kumar &Anr. vs. Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited & Ors. [(1) S.B. CWP No. 9408/2011],on August 29, 2025, upheld the termination of an employee for submitting forged educational qualification certificates, despite his acquittal in a related criminal case of...
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Pension benefits cannot be denied for Deficiency in Service due to delay by Employer: Calcutta HC
Calcutta High Court, in State of West Bengal & Ors. vs. Bansi Badan Kole &Anr. [MAT 665 of 2025], held that pension benefits cannot be denied solely due to a deficiency in qualifying service attributable to the employer. The Court observed that prolonged litigation and administrative lapses...
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has announced that its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Archana Bhaskar, will step down from her role later this year. In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange, the pharmaceutical major confirmed that Bhaskar will cease to be CHRO and part of the company’s senior...
Sunanda Sahoo has joined Pocket FM as Vice President – Human Resources. Sunanda shared the update on LinkedIn saying, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Vice President – Human Resources at Pocket FM!” Also read – Balancing Compliance, Ethics, and Industrial...
Maneesh Menda has joined Citi as Global Head of HR Delivery. Maneesh shared the update on LinkedIn saying, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Global Head of HR Delivery at Citi!” Prior to this appointment, Maneesh was associated with NatWest Group as Head of HR...
Abhishek Kumar has been elevated to the position of Chief Human Resource Officer at Adani RMRW (Road, Metro, Railways & Waterways) business. Confirming this development through a social media post, Abhishek said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief People Officer at...
Uno Minda has appointed Garima Garg as GroupChief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Garima Garg, who officially stepped into the role in September 2025, succeeds Rakesh Mehta, who stepped down on August 27, 2025. She has confirmed this development through a social media post. Prior to this...
