Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that the government cannot withhold a former tax collector's pension due to age-related technicalities, ordering prompt payment of benefits. This decision underscores statutory entitlement to pensions upon retirement.
The EPFO's Amnesty Scheme 2026 allows for retrospective regularization of Provident Fund Trusts, with compliance waivers for eligible establishments.
The Supreme Court has dismissed petitions from West Bengal Madrasa teachers and staff seeking regular appointment and funding under a state grant scheme. The decision is significant for educational staffing issues.
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a criminal case against an oncologist accused of forgery after resigning from a hospital, calling it a case of institutional rivalry rather than genuine criminality.
The Kerala High Court permitted a company to repay EPF damages in 18 instalments, emphasizing structured compliance over coercive recovery.
The introduction of new labor codes presents significant changes in wage definitions and statutory liabilities, necessitating a review of compliance frameworks for Chartered Accountants.
The government has unveiled new Labour and Industrial Codes 2026 accompanied by updated central rules, prompting startups to evaluate their tax regime choices carefully.
India's Social Security Code consolidates multiple labor laws into a unified framework that boosts protection for all workers, including those in the gig economy.
The Supreme Court approved 112 new Advocates-on-Record to participate in the upcoming SCAORA elections, ensuring the involvement of recent qualifiers.
An assailant opened fire on advocate Gagandeep Jammu, highlighting security concerns for legal practitioners in Punjab.
The J & K and Ladakh High Court quashed the recovery of excess pay from a retired employee and permitted the refixation of pension, provided the promotion was not ratified by the DPC.
In a significant ruling, the J&K and Ladakh High Court quashed the recovery of excess salary from a retired employee's pension, concluding that re-fixation of pension is permissible only if his promotion was ratified.