IMPORTANT JUDGEMENTS March 2026- Reported Judgments at Glance
Authorities under the ID Act will continue functioning till the appointment of the authorities under the IR Code. 2026 LLR 256 DELHI HIGH COURT
Under the IR Code, managements are duty-bound to recognize Trade Unions for negotiation purposes. 2026 LLR 272 MADRAS HIGH COURT
A temple is not an 'industry'. 2026 LLR 255 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
No transfer of a matter under the IR Code from one Tribunal to the other without opportunity of hearing. 2026 LLR 258 MADRAS HIGH COURT
In case of any tussle between the authorities and parties owing to the absence of Rules under the Codes, the party can seek redressal before the appropriate forum. 2026 LLR 256 DELHI HIGH COURT
If a union has 51% or more strength, it must be recognized as the sole negotiating union. 2026 LLR 272 MADRAS HIGH COURT
Some payments through vouchers by principal employer won't establish employer-employee relationship. 2026 LLR 283 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Video recording per se would not fall within the definition 'sexual harassment' under the PoSH Act. 2026 LLR 299 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
A consultant working in a software company is not a workman/worker. 2026 LLR 293 KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
Termination of an employee for prolonged non-performance would be proper. 2026 LLR 293 KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
Damages can be waived of under the Code on Social Security, 2020 only if resolution plan is sanctioned under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. 2026 LLR 306 MADRAS HIGH COURT
EPFO
EPFO should have the specific record of each employee before imposing any liability upon the employer. 2026 LLR 227 PUNJAB & HARYANA HIGH COURT
EPF authorities cannot challenge orders as no statutory power has been conferred upon them. 2026 LLR 332 TELANGANA HIGH COURT
When EPFO had held emoluments not to be 'wages', Tribunal cannot hold them to be 'wages'. 2026 LLR 320 PUNJAB AND HARAYANA HIGH COURT
EPF authorities cannot reject joint option for higher pension by quoting internal trust rules. 2026 LLR 328CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
Exemption from EDLI scheme can't be withdrawn without examining establishment's insurance policy. 2026 LLR 350 PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT
Mere reference to EPF provisions in an order would not automatically make it legal. 2026 LLR 311 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
The Tribunal cannot condone a delay of 337 days in filing of the appeal. 2026 LLR 342 PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT
Composite order passed on the same day is appealable. 2026 LLR 348 CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
Compound interest and not simple interest is to be paid when excess amount is refunded by EPFO. 2026 LLR 336 JHARKHAND HIGH COURT
EPF authorities cannot claim loss of revenue as a result of reduction of pre-deposit amount. 2026 LLR 332 TELANGANA HIGH COURT
A payment can be regarded as 'dearness allowance' only on account of rise in cost of living. 2026 LLR 320 PUNJAB AND HARAYANA HIGH COURT
Both the Tribunal and the Board of Trustees have the power to reduce damages. 2026 LLR 346 MADRAS HIGH COURT
EPFO must indicate the exact number of employees in the establishment during the assessment period. 2026 LLR 339 KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
Recovery cannot be initiated without first giving a notice and opportunity to meet the demand. 2026 LLR 311 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
The assessment order of the EPFO should be supported with sufficient data. 2026 LLR 339 KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
Reduction of damages to 30% would be proper when the establishment had sought voluntary coverage. 2026 LLR 346 MADRAS HIGH COURT
De freezing of bank account is proper when Tribunal is not available and appeal has been filed. 2026 LLR 341 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Pension can be paid to dependent father/mother when no claim is received from widow. 2026 LLR 351 MADRAS HIGH COURT
Courtesy Labour Law Reporter
