IMPORTANT JUDGEMENTS April 2026- Reported Judgments at Glance
If reference order was made before the retrospective repeal of the ID Act, the same would be valid. 2026 LLR 390 KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
ESIC to consider management's representation that assessment under Social Security Code cannot be made for the period when the same was not in force. 2026 LLR 376 GUJARAT HIGH COURT
The Code on Social Security provides for assessment even in cases where returns are filed. 2026 LLR 371 MADRAS HIGH COURT
Retrospective repeal of the Industrial Disputes Act is legal. 2026 LLR 390 KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
Payment of ESI dues under the SS Code in instalments is proper when wages couldn't be paid. 2026 LLR 384 MADRAS HIGH COURT
Domestic enquiry will not be vitiated even when the enquiry officer was known to the management. 2026 LLR 363 DELHI HIGH COURT
Resignation not forceful when worker didn't raise objection during notice period and accepted F&F. 2026 LLR 414 KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
Absorption apt when principal employer supervised, paid wages, gave tools to contractor's workers. 2026 LLR 355 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Government's interim arrangement of the courts under old laws to continue having jurisdiction is legal. 2026 LLR 385 KERALA HIGH COURT
A hospital cannot stop doctor from working for another hospital after resignation. 2026 LLR 420 MADRAS HIGH COURT
Order of transfer can be challenged even at the place where the transfer order was served. 2026 LLR 360 DELHI HIGH COURT
Principal employer liable to pay contract labour's dues even the contractor was unlicenced. 2026 LLR 402 ORISSA HIGH COURT
High Court can restrain workers from going on strike when the conciliation proceedings are pending. 2026 LLR 378 KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
Retrenchment may be illegal if notice was not served to the appropriate Government. 2026 LLR 424 HIMACHAL PRADESH HIGH COURT
Enquiry officer need not provide further opportunity after enquiry proceeded ex-parte. 2026 LLR 363 DELHI HIGH COURT
Gratuity forfeiture legal when employee was found guilty of financial misconduct after retirement age. 2026 LLR 393 CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
ID card issued by Principal Employer is sufficient for making accident compensation claim against him. 2026 LLR 380 DELHI HIGH COURT
Wages during pendency of matter before High Court not payable after superannuation age. 2026 LLR 408 DELHI HIGH COURT
EPF
Even an order on the applicability of PF provisions, without imposing dues, is appealable. 2026 LLR 448 PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT
Rates of damages cannot exceed the percentage specified under the EPF Scheme. 2026 LLR 460 KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
Employer must provide salary breakup and employee details with higher pension applications. 2026 LLR 471 KERALA HIGH COURT
The maximum penalty for delay of 6 months and above in paying contributions cannot exceed 25% pa. 2026 LLR 460 KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
No interest on transfer of accumulations on Trust's closure when the same did not accrue due to premature withdrawal. 2026 LLR 430 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
The question of pre-deposit does not arise in appeals challenging order for levy of damages. 2026 LLR 450 TELANGANA HIGH COURT
EPFO's order cannot be passed merely on the basis of account entries. 2026 LLR 462 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Assessment order would be confirmed if an appeal is not filed within 120 days. 2026 LLR 468 KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
The absence of a Presiding Officer renders the remedy illusory and compels the party to approach HC. 2026 LLR 447 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
When CGIT is vacate and EPFO has recovered the entire amount, returning 75% of the amount is proper. 2026 LLR 469 KERALA HIGH COURT
Attachment power cannot be exercised without determining the amount due from the employer. 2026 LLR 430 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Damages may be imposed for delayed contributions to the Pension Fund and Insurance Fund as well. 2026 LLR 454 CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
Affecting retrospective contributions of PF dues would not be proper. 2026 LLR 436 KERALA HIGH COURT
When trainees were not doing work of any regular employee, no PF would be payable. 2026 LLR 464 CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
Reasons of delay are irrelevant for the purposes of levy of interest. 2026 LLR 435 MADRAS HIGH COURT
Allowing payment in installments would not stop recovery of interest and damages. 2026 LLR 468 KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
Order of arrears of dues from the employer can only be made after proper quantification by EPFO. 2026 LLR 436 KERALA HIGH COURT
Principal employer directly paying wages to contractual employees would be liable for PF dues. 2026 LLR 442 CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
Courtesy: Labour Law Reporter
