Labour Law

Strategic Relevance of Wage Settlements In India’s evolving industrial landscape, wage settlements have transformed from mere instruments of salary fixation to strategic levers for fostering industrial peace, operational efficiency, and workforce alignment. The settlements have evolved into...

The Executive Committee of a listed company was in the midst of its annual review meeting. While presenting his analysis, the CFO informed the team about a sharp increase in the hiring of contract labour over the past couple of years. He noted that many of these contract hires were effectively...

Introduction In a landmark judgment delivered on June 4, 2025, the Supreme Court of India in Harinagar Sugar Mills Ltd. (Biscuit Division) & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors. (2025 INSC 801) has provided crucial clarity on the delicate balance between an employer’s constitutional...

The case examines the pitfalls and legal complications that arise from the prolonged use of temporary manpower without following statutory frameworks, especially the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970. Set within a public sector organisation, the case explores the strategic decision...

The Delhi High Court’s recent decision in Wipro Case represents a significant evolution in employment law, establishing that contractual termination validity and tort liability for defamatory statements are distinct legal issues. judgment emphasizes the critical importance of evidence-based...

While staff need to understand and implement good data protection practices, it is the responsibility of the Data Fiduciary to ensure that they do so and have the means, including, where appropriate, devices such as shredders, & deliver the required standard of protection.

Indian employers at present to continue to comply with the SPDI regime while preparing for a transition to the DPDP framework. By implementing clear internal policies, ensuring lawful processing, enabling employee rights, and building strong governance systems, employers can foster a culture of...

The preponderance of Probability is an interesting legal principle that all top management personnel and the legal and HR Fraternity must understand. Although, the principle is strongly applicable in civil and taxation cases. The author has focused on labour jurisprudence and its implications in...

An employee who has separated from the establishment after completing continuous service of 4 years with an additional 240 days in the 5th year will be entitled to gratuity. The deeming provision can be made applicable even though the employee has not had continuous service for one year. It is...

A recent judgment of the Madras High Court has emphasised on a nuanced approach to fairness, appreciation of evidence, and procedural justice in sexual harassment inquiries.