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Updated on: May 2026
SC Reaffirms Status of Railway Staff as Central Govt Employees
Employment

SC Reaffirms Status of Railway Staff as Central Govt Employees

May 30, 2026

Supreme Court Pushes for EPF Wage Ceiling Hike

Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to consider a formal revision of the wage c...

Labour Law
Jan 7, 2026
Supreme Court Pushes for EPF Wage Ceiling Hike

Supreme Court Steps on EPFO Wage Ceiling, Sets Deadline

The Supreme Court of India, on January , , allowed a petitioner to submit a formal request to t...

EPFO
Jan 6, 2026
Supreme Court Steps on EPFO Wage Ceiling, Sets Deadline

Pre-Marriage GPF Nomination Voided by Marriage, Rules SC

In a landmark judgment addressing the distribution of service benefits upon the death of a governmen...

Labour Law
Dec 9, 2025
Pre-Marriage GPF Nomination Voided by Marriage, Rules SC
Commuting Accidents Fall Under Employment Scope, Says SC
Employment

Commuting Accidents Fall Under Employment Scope, Says SC

In a significant judgment delivered on July 29, 2025, the Supreme Court (SC) of India ruled that employees injured or killed while commuting to or from their workplace may be eligible for compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, provided a clear nexus exists between the accident and the employment. The decision marks a pivotal […]

Aug 5, 2025
Supreme Court Orders ICC Formation in All Govt Departments by 2025
Employment

Supreme Court Orders ICC Formation in All Govt Departments by 2025

The Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to ensure the implementation of Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) for addressing sexual harassment at workplaces across all government departments and undertakings. This move aims to enforce the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, more uniformly across the country. ICC Implementation: […]

Dec 4, 2024
Supreme Court Says Resignation Isn’t Final Until Employer Accepts
Employment

Supreme Court Says Resignation Isn’t Final Until Employer Accepts

In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India clarified an essential aspect of employment law: the finality of an employee’s resignation.  The ruling emphasizes that a resignation becomes binding only upon formal acceptance by the employer and subsequent communication to the employee. The Case The case before the Supreme Court involved a Railways […]

Sep 17, 2024
Supreme Court: District Judges’ Struggle with Meagre Pensions
EPFO

Supreme Court: District Judges’ Struggle with Meagre Pensions

In a significant move, the Supreme Court has drawn attention to the inadequate pensions being provided to District Judges across India. These judicial officers, who play a crucial role in the administration of justice, have been grappling with meagre post-retirement benefits. The Court has now urged the Centre to address this pressing issue promptly. Chief […]

Aug 9, 2024
Supreme Court allows sub-classification of SC & ST quotas for jobs and colleges
Labour Law

Supreme Court allows sub-classification of SC & ST quotas for jobs and colleges

The Supreme Court of India has allowed sub-classification within Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) to grant separate quotas for more disadvantaged groups within these categories for jobs and colleges. This decision overturns the 2004 judgment in the case of ‘EV Chinnaiah vs. State of Andhra Pradesh,’ which had previously held that SCs and STs […]

Aug 1, 2024
Supreme Court orders Union Govt to frame menstrual leave policy
Employment

Supreme Court orders Union Govt to frame menstrual leave policy

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to frame a model policy on menstrual leave for women employees. The court emphasized the need for consultations with states and other stakeholders to address this crucial issue. Why Menstrual Leave? The Supreme Court recently heard a plea filed by advocate Shailendra Mani […]

Jul 10, 2024
Supreme Court of India’s Observation on Implementation of PoSH Act
Labour Law

Supreme Court of India’s Observation on Implementation of PoSH Act

Last month, The Supreme Court of India, in a judgment, flagged “serious lapses” and “uncertainty” in the implementation of the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, and issued a slew of Directions to Strengthen the PoSH Act. The Supreme Court said it is disquieting to note that there are serious lapses in the […]

Jun 29, 2023
Serious Lapses in Implementation of PoSH Act- Supreme Court
Prevention of Sexual Harassment(POSH)

Serious Lapses in Implementation of PoSH Act- Supreme Court

Last month, The Supreme Court of India, in a judgment, flagged “serious lapses” and “uncertainty” in the implementation of the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, and issued a slew of Directions to Strengthen the PoSH Act. The Supreme Court said it is disquieting to note that there are serious lapses in the […]

Jun 25, 2023
SC refuses to entertain Menstrual Leave PIL for women employees, students
Labour Law

SC refuses to entertain Menstrual Leave PIL for women employees, students

The Supreme Court (SC) of India has refused to entertain the Menstrual Leave policy PIL for girl students and working women seeking directive to all the state governments to frame rules for menstrual pain leaves for female students and working-class women at their respective workplaces. The PIL was filed under section 14 of the Maternity […]

Feb 27, 2023