Government of Goa permitted shops and establishments under the Goa Shops and Establishments Act, 1973, to engage women employees between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. This relaxation is subject to employers obtaining written consent from the women workers and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and...

The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2025, have been notified with effect from 9.7.2025.  Among the key provisions, the Shops Rules permit the employment of women workers during night...

Madras High Court, in P. Karthikeyan vs. The General Manager, State Bank of India & Ors. (W.P No. 11122/2021), upheld a bank’s decision to reject the appointment of a candidate due to an adverse credit history. The candidate’s CIBIL report revealed past loan defaults and a poor...

Kerala High Court in Korambayil Hospital & Diagnostic Centre (P) Ltd. &Anr. vs. State of Kerala & Ors (WP (C) No. 34023/2022), ruled that the actual duties performed by an employee take precedence over their job title in determining eligibility for minimum wages. The employer contended...

Rajasthan High Court, in Sagar Kumar vs. State of Rajasthan (S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 725/2025), on July 8, 2025, set aside the termination of an employee appointed under a compassionate appointment scheme. The employee’s appointment had been confirmed after verification of all documents...