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...
Labour Law
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...
