IMPORTANT JUDGEMENTS May 2026- Reported Judgments at Glance
Industrial Tribunals constituted by the ID Act can adjudicate industrial disputes under the IR Code. 2026 LLR 478 CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
Gratuity can be set of against rent in cases of unauthorized retention of company quarters. 2026 LLR 473 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Retrospective resignation acceptance illegal if it deprives employees of monetary benefits already earned. 2026 LLR 519 PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT
Gratuity forfeiture does not require separate opportunity of hearing beyond disciplinary enquiry. 2026 LLR 491 CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
The amendment to the IR Code allowed retrospective repeal of the ID Act. 2026 LLR 478 CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
Breaks, for calculating 240 days of work, would not be fictional when they were long and unexplained. 2026 LLR 500 HIMACHAL PRADESH HIGH COURT
A contract labour working under principal employer's directions doesn't automatically become direct employee. 2026 LLR 481 DELHI HIGH COURT
Using the word 'congratulations' in the transfer letter does not mean that it was mala fide. 2026 LLR 515 MADRAS HIGH COURT
Punishment of dismissal for participating in a two day strike would be disproportionate. 2026 LLR 502
DELHI HIGH COURT
No exemption from labour welfare fund law if the employer was complying with central labour laws. 2026 LLR 509 PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT
Forfeiture of gratuity legal even if the employer did not serve statutory form upon the employee. 2026 LLR 491 CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
Employer who delays acceptance of resignation cannot deny salary for the period of denial. 2026 LLR 519
PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT
No ESI contribution in respect of Commission Agents who were paid solely based on the quantum of sales. 2026 LLR 487 MADRAS HIGH COURT
Workers who accepted the settlement cannot later reject some parts of it while keeping other benefits. 2026 LLR 525 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Insurer not liable for interest on accident compensation in the absence of specific contractual terms. 2026 LLR 506 KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
A contractor who enters into a pure supply contract is statutorily exempted from levy of cess. 2026 LLR 485
BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Transfer cannot be challenged on the ground that the workman has been transferred to a far off place. 2026 LLR 515 MADRAS HIGH COURT
EPF
Attachment order which does not specify the name of the bank account is illegal. 2026 LLR 567 CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
Pre retiree employees of 2014, who did not exercise the option, are not entitled to higher pension. 2026 LLR 557 PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT
When employer could not file appeal, representation for waiving damages can be made before EPFO. 2026 LLR 551 MADRAS HIGH COURT
Pre-deposit requirement for entertaining appeal under the EPF Act must be read in light of the Social Security Code, which mandates 25% of the assessed amount. 2026 LLR 538 MADRAS HIGH COURT
The aspect of coverage of establishment w.r.t. PF must be decided keeping in mind worker's welfare. 2026 LLR 539 DELHI HIGH COURT
Higher pension cannot be denied only because matter was pending before the Supreme Court. 2026 LLR 576
CHHATTISGARH HIGH COURT
PF Authorities must supply all documents before the CGIT relied upon in passing the assessment order. 2026 LLR 552 CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
Form 6A is not necessary for claiming higher pension. 2026 LLR 545 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
High Court can stay the assessment order on such conditions as it deems fit. 2026 LLR 559 MADRAS HIGH COURT
No damages when PF contributions were remitted within grace time under the Scheme. 2026 LLR 569 KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
Employee cannot be denied higher pension solely due to non-production of employer-side records. 2026 LLR 545 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Interest cannot be waived of even if employer was not able to pay PF contributions during the pandemic. 2026 LLR 556 KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
Prosecution for belated PF deposit not illegal only because insolvency proceedings were pending. 2026 LLR 561 ORISSA HIGH COURT
High Court can direct employer to furnish bank guarantee instead of depositing pre-deposit amount. 2026 LLR 552 CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
No attachment order can be issued without providing sufficient hearing opportunity. 2026 LLR 571 BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Even if PF deposit has been made after the due date, the offence is already committed. 2026 LLR 561 ORISSA HIGH COURT
Recovery proceedings in pursuance of an order passed without hearing the employer is illegal. 2026 LLR 554 DELHI HIGH COURT
Attachment of bank accounts during pendency of appeal before Tribunal is an abuse of process. 2026 LLR 567 CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
Merely because there is a transfer of shareholding, it does not mean that the management has changed. 2026 LLR 532 MADRAS HIGH COURT
Courtesy - Labour Law Reporter
