Employment Law

Introduction: Upholding Natural Justice in Disciplinary Actions The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently ruled that non-speaking dismissal orders in termination of employee and procedural lapses in disciplinary proceedings violate the principles of natural justice. In Vijay Singh Yadav vs. Bhopal Development Authority, the Court emphasized the importance of providing reasons for disciplinary actions and adhering

Introduction: Employer Liability in Focus In a significant decision, the Bombay High Court reaffirmed the principal employer’s liability under the Employee Compensation Act, 1923 (EC Act) by claiming that workers were employed through a contractor. This ruling emphasizes that workers employed indirectly are still entitled to protection and compensation from the principal employer. In this

RESTRICTIVE CLAUSES IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AND ITS ENFORCEABILITY Headnote:  Employment contracts are contracts which are drafted by the employers in order to safeguard the interest of the business. As we all know that Contracts are agreements enforceable by law, where there are two parties to the contract defining their rights and liabilities towards each other.