IMPORTANT JUDGEMENTS February 2026- Reported Judgments at Glance
The Industrial Disputes Act and the Standing Orders Act have not been repealed yet. 2026 LLR 135 MADRAS HIGH COURT
The savings clause under the Code on Wages, 2019 protects actions taken under the old law. 2026 LLR 128 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Under the Code on Social Security, 2020 a new welfare cess scheme may be framed. 2026 LLR 130 MADRAS HIGH COURT
The Industrial Relations Code provides for the labour authorities to carry out thorough inspections. 2026 LLR 132 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
The existing Labour Courts and Industrial Tribunals will continue to adjudicate existing and new cases. 2026 LLR 135 MADRAS HIGH COURT
A person who can supervise any person by virtue of his singular authority is not a 'workman'. 2026 LLR 119 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
When an employee had worked with both the holding and the subsidiary entity, both the entities are to be made jointly liable for payment of gratuity. 2026 LLR 141 ORISSA HIGH COURT
A trust carrying out commercial activities and employing staff for maintenance would be an 'industry'. 2026 LLR 176 JAMMU & KASHMIR HIGH COURT
The initial burden is upon the employee to prove the engagement and duration of service. 2026 LLR 149 DELHI HIGH COURT
Maternity benefits cannot be denied by giving technical breaks of one or two days. 2026 LLR 152 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Non implementation of Industrial Tribunal's award by itself is not contempt. 2026 LLR 180 MADRAS HIGH COURT
Accident compensation is payable when an employee died owing to a fight while returning home. 2026 LLR 137 DELHI HIGH COURT
Lump sum compensation in lieu of reinstatement is proper when worker raised dispute after 16 years. 2026 LLR 125 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
A pilot is a workman and can raise industrial disputes. 2026 LLR 164 DELHI HIGH COURT
PoSH proceedings do not substitute disciplinary jurisdiction unless the service rules so provide. 2026 LLR 146 GAUHATI HIGH COURT
Merely drawing a high salary would not deem a person to be a supervisor. 2026 LLR 164 DELHI HIGH COURT
Principal employer will have to absorb contractor's workers if he grants leaves or salary advances. 2026 LLR 156 CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
ESI declaration cannot be treated as a conclusive proof of commencement of employment in isolation. 2026 LLR 149 DELHI HIGH COURT
EPF
Provisions relating to international workers under the EPF Scheme are not unconstitutional. 2026 LLR 182 DELHI HIGH COURT
No PF liability upon principal employer when the contractors had independent code numbers. 2026 LLR 218 GUJARAT HIGH COURT
Demand notice cannot be issued against the employer by the EPFO without conducting any enquiry. 2026 LLR 210 KERALA HIGH COURT
The EPF Authority is not confined to the names assigned to salary components. 2026 LLR 202 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Employer can challenge both the original order as well as the recovery order before the CGIT. 2026 LLR 234 MADRAS HIGH COURT
A Director would be liable for prosecution even if he resigned after the default took place. 2026 LLR 224 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
It is mandatory for the PF authorities to identify beneficiaries and deposit their dues accordingly. 2026 LLR 206 GAUHATI HIGH COURT
The EPFO must consider application of an employee when an incorrect UAN entry was made. 2026 LLR 217 MADRAS HIGH COURT
High Court may grant extra time for filing of appeal when employer erroneously approached it in the first instance.2026 LLR 229 ORISSA HIGH COURT
Remanding the matter to the CGIT would be proper when there was non-application of mind. 2026 LLR 234 MADRAS HIGH COURT
EPFO should make efforts to recover dues from company assets before initiating criminal prosecution. 2026 LLR 224 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Recovery action can only be taken after an enquiry ascertaining dues is held as per natural justice. 2026 LLR 210 KERALA HIGH COURT
CGIT cannot entertain appeal after 120 days even if there was sufficient cause. 2026 LLR 211 DELHI HIGH COURT
EPFO, as per its circular, must consider representation for payment of interest by way of instalments. 2026 LLR 208 MADHYA PRADESH HIGH COURT
The nature of payment, and not its label, is decisive factor to ascertain as to whether PF is payable on it. 2026 LLR 202 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Order of EPFO rejecting a review application without hearing the establishment is to be set aside. 2026 LLR 222 GAUHATI HIGH COURT
No recovery against principal employer when it was not made part in the original proceedings. 2026 LLR 218 GUJARAT HIGH COURT
EPFO should have the specific record of each employee before imposing any liability upon the employer. 2026 LLR 227 PUNJAB & HARYANA HIGH COURT
Courtesy Labour Law Reporter
