Kerala High Court, in Federal Bank Ltd. vs. Federal Bank Officer’s Association (OP(C) No: 2332 of 2023), restrained the trade union from staging protests within a 50-meter radius of the bank’s head office and nearby branches. The Court noted that there is no fundamental right to protest...
Orissa High Court, in Supriya Jena vs. State of Odisha &Ors. (W.P.(C) No. 30616 of 2020), granted 180 days of maternity leave to a female employee, despite her service code lacking provisions for surrogacy-related maternity leave. The Court emphasized that the right to life under Article 21 of...
Delhi High Court in Lily Packers Private Limited vs. Vaishnavi Vijay Umak ARB P 1210/2023, observed that reasonable lock-in periods in employment contracts that apply during the term of employment are valid in law and do not violate fundamental rights as enshrined in the Constitution of India. Stay...
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Employer has to prove the administrative exigency for transfer of differently abled person: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court in Ircon International Ltd. vs. Bhavneet Singh CM No. 9793/2024, On July 18, 2024, set aside the order transferring the differently abled employee because of interpersonal problems with co-workers observed that when a transfer order is passed concerning a differently abled person...
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Road construction contractor is liable for criminal negligence for fatal accident due to absence of road signs: M.P. HC
Madhya Pradesh High Court, in P.D. Agrawal vs. The State of Madhya Pradesh (MCC No. 445/2007) On July 23, 2024 rejected the contractor’s petition to quash criminal charges under Sections 304 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The Court observed that the contractor’s company had...
India’s energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation in line with the nation’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. The country has set ambitious targets for 2030, including reducing GDP emission intensity by 45% and achieving 50% cumulative electric power...
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Anand Pillai joins Christ University as Chief Strategy Officer & Professor of Practice
Anand Pillai has joined Christ University, Bangalore as Chief Strategy Officer & Professor of Practice in addition to his current role as independent director. In his new role, Pillai will be instrumental in shaping and executing Christ University’s strategic vision, fostering an...
This anniversary issue that reminds us of our big journey entering in to its 27th year of publication is all about documenting the transformation and reshaping of the Learning & Development function. The veterans, industry experts, and HR professionals have provided 360-degree insights into the...
(IANS) The latest provisional payroll data of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) released on Wednesday revealed that 23.05 lakh new employees were added in May, which represents a growth of 14 per cent in net registrations compared to the same month last year. As many as 20,110...
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94% Automotive firms struggle to recruit in specialized fields like AI, SDVs & Cybersecurity, says Skill: Report
In a comprehensive effort to understand the skill gap in the Indian automotive sector and uncover insights for development, EdTech platform Skill-Lync conducted an extensive survey and released the “Automotive Talent Trends Report – 2024.” According to the report, 94% of...
