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 328
CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
Exemption from EDLI scheme can't be withdrawn without examining establish-ment's insurance policy.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
Defreezing 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
Employee who opts for Voluntary Retirement Scheme and receives full settlement cannot subsequently raise industrial dispute challenging termination; Labour Court should decide maintainability before proceeding.
2026 LLR WEB 667
KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
Trade Union registration granted by Assistant Labour Commissioner after transfer of powers to Labour Officer lacks jurisdiction and is liable to be quashed.
2026 LLR WEB 668
KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
Omission of Section 26 of Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 does not exempt Central Government owned establishment from depositing unpaid accumulations with Labour Welfare Fund where the establishment qualifies as a factory under the amended definition.
2026 LLR WEB 670
PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT
After death of delinquent employee, enquiry proceedings cannot be proceeded with further; factual findings by Industrial Tribunal cannot be interfered with under writ jurisdiction.
2026 LLR WEB 673
RAJASTHAN HIGH COURT
Special allowance paid at employer''s discretion to select employees and tea/canteen allowance subject to withdrawal upon provision of canteen facility cannot be included in basic wages for Provident Fund contribution.
2026 LLR WEB 669
PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT
Inordinate delay of 16 years in raising industrial dispute without reasonable explanation renders the dispute stale and reference unsustainable under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
2026 LLR WEB 671
PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT
Labour Court cannot interfere with punishment without cogent reasons demonstrating it shocks conscience; modification of cumulative to non-cumulative punishment without finding of disproportionality unsustainable.
2026 LLR WEB 672
RAJASTHAN HIGH COURT
'Beldar' falls within category of unskilled labour; monthly income of daily wager to be computed for 30 days instead of 26 days.
2026 LLR WEB 674
RAJASTHAN HIGH COURT
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 recognise 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
