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Pawan Hans Ltd. vs Aviation Karmachari Sanghatana
Supreme Court of India Year : 2020
State of Bihar & Ors. Vs. Sanjay Kumar
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
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Termination of a Worker due to Loss of Confidence/Misconduct does not Amount to Retrenchment
Initially, the Industrial Disputes Act of 1947 didn’t include the concept of retrenchment. Disputes related to retrenchment were addressed through principles of social justice and equity. This led t
Breaking Barriers: The Case Of Manu Gupta Vs. Sujata Sharma & Ors.
Introduction In a groundbreaking judgment, the court has addressed a significant facet of gender equality within the Hindu Succession Act of 1956, specifically focusing on the rights of women in Joint
Advocates (Amendment) Act, 2023: A Way Forward
Introduction The Advocates (Amendment) Bill was one of the initiatives taken by the Central government to get rid of any outdated laws that are no longer necessary. Introduced on August 1, 2023, it sw
Moral And Ethical Rights of Unorganized Workers in India
Introduction The term “unorganized worker” shall henceforth be construed by the provisions outlined in the Social Security Act of 2008. The term “unorganized worker” refers to an individual en
The Legislations Governing Directorate Enforcement (ED) In India
Introduction The Directorate of Enforcement, commonly referred to as ED, is a diverse organization in India that focuses on investigating offences pertaining to money laundering and violations of fore
Entry Of Foreign Lawyers And Law Firms In India: Everything You Need To Know About New BCI Rules
The Bar Council of India has made a significant decision to allow foreign lawyers and law firms to practice foreign law in India based on reciprocity. BCI will determine the areas of law that foreign
In a significant judgment, Supreme Court summarised principles to entertain the claims related to the compassionate appointment. The apex court held that compassionate appointment is not a vested righ
Public Interest Litigation: How To File A PIL In India?
The term has become quite familiar amid ongoing scenarios. End number of PILs are being filed. But do you know what is a Public Interest Litigation? How to file a PIL? Who can file a PIL? Before optin
Legal Requirements To Start A Business In India
India is embracing startup culture and 1991’s LPG (Liberlisation, Privatisation and Globalisation) Reforms have played a significant role in this revolutionary change. Startup culture has led to
Can A Lawyer Refuse To Defend An Accused?: Right To Legal Representation
A lawyer is considered the “Officer Of The Court”. They have the most significant role in society and a country’s judicial system. When choosing this profession, every legal practiti
What is Agnipath Scheme? Who can apply for Agnipath scheme and how? Why is the government recruiting soldiers for four years only? Why is the youth protesting against Agnipath scheme? Indian youth has
“A Lawyer Cannot Be Arrested Unless”: Key Features Of Advocate Protection Bill, 2021
Considering repeated episodes of harassment and assault against advocates, the Bar Council of India on 10 June 2021 issued a notice to constitute a 7-member committee to draft the Advocate Protection
Punjab’s New Chief Minister: Who is Charanjit Singh Channi?
From being a tent boy to becoming the Chief Minister of Punjab, Charanjit Singh Channi’s political career has seen a meteoric rise in the past two decades. After Captain Amarinder Singh tendered
Impact of Video Conferencing on Court Proceedings With Respect to Litigants and Lawyers
The proliferation of COVID-19 has prompted legislative, judicial and administrative bodies worldwide to take steps that lead not just to safety directives but also to a common need for more autonomy a
Employees Provident Fund Under Labour Law
Overview Laws regarding Employees Provident Fund in India are governed and controlled by the Employees Provident Fund Act, 1952. It is an Act or legislation enacted for the protection of the rights of
Introduction In today’s era of a highly competitive work environment, employee’s rights have also increased. Providing basic facilities to the employee during the course of employment has become a
Introduction Article 309 of the Constitution of India confers power on the appropriate authority to regulate the recruitment to the public services of the Union or of any State. It enables the Executi
Premature Retirement from the Indian Army
Overview: In Jan 2018, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that around 48,500 armed forces personnel had been granted premature retirement from 2014 to 2017. “The Central Armed Police F
Overview Armed forces Tribunal is a special Military Tribunal set up in India, according to the provisions of Armed forces Tribunal Act,2007 to provide redressal mechanism for the personnel of three a
Ad Hoc Appointment: Rights of an Ad Hoc Employee
Ad hoc appointment is a stop-gap agreement. An ad hoc appointment does not automatically give any vested rights to the appointee to claim continuity in service, till it is regularised. It is only tran
Navigating the Minimum Wages Act
India is home to a large pool of labourers working in public as well as private sector. Every year, on the 1st of May, International Labour Day or May Day is celebrated to fete the laborers and the
“Workman is defined under Section 2(s) of The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, as any person (including an apprentice) employed in any industry to do any manual, unskilled, skilled, technical, operati
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