The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Karnataka High Court’s order allowing employers in factories with 250 or more workers, to outsource the running of the canteen by engaging contractors or service providers. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Manoj Misra dismissed a special leave...
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Electronics Shop Repairing & Servicing Electrical Goods Is “Factory” Under ESI Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently held that the electronic goods shop which sells goods and repairs/services such goods can be said to be engaged in a “manufacturing process” using “power” as defined under ESI Act and Factories Act, 1948. The Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Justice...
Chennai court sentences actor Jayaprada to six months in jail over failure to pay ESI dues
A Chennai court has sentenced actor and former Member of Parliament (MP) Jayaprada to six-months simple imprisonment for failing to comply with the statutory mandate to pay contributions due to the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) with respect to employees working in a cinema theatre...
While it is common for people to express their feelings, frustrations or criticism on messaging platforms, a bank employee’s message on a WhatsApp group criticising the management and belittling higher authorities landed him in the soup. He filed a petition before the Madurai Bench of the Madras...
Nurturing Dreams: The Power of Optimism, Solutions, and Effective Leadership in Organizational Success
As we strive toward success, we often face challenges and setbacks that can either nurture or stifle our goals. Just as a garden needs careful cultivation, our dreams require the right environment to flourish. The same applies to organizations and their pursuit of success. A mindset of optimism and...



