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Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 published for public consultation.

Feedback/comments may be submitted via the MyGov portal at the following link: https://innovateindia.mygov.in/dpdp-rules-2025 and the last date for submission is 18th February 2025.

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Maharashtra notifies “High Court of Bombay Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts 2022

Maharashtra notifies “High Court of Bombay Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts 2022”

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High Court of Bombay Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts 2022.

High Court of Bombay Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts 2022.

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In the private sector, the rise of the gig economy has led to an increase in precarious employment arrangements – Supreme court

In the private sector, the rise of the gig economy has led to an increase in precarious employment arrangements, often characterized by lack of benefits, job security, and fair treatment. Such practices have been criticized for exploiting workers and undermining labour standards.

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No justifiable reason to continue the criminal proceedings if exonerated in disciplinary proceedings – Delhi HC

If an accused is found innocent in disciplinary proceedings and the same charges are levelled in the criminal case, then there is no justifiable reason to continue the criminal proceedings.

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Employee cannot remain absent from service merely because his VRS application is pending – Supreme court

Employee cannot remain absent from service merely because his Voluntary Retirement Service (“VRS”) application is pending.

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No refund of court fees when matter is settled by Mediation – Supreme court

No refund of court fees when matter is settled by Mediation. Refund permissible only if settlement is before Lok Adalat.

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Burden of establishing that an employer is an ‘industry’ is on the employee – Delhi HC

Burden of establishing that an employer is an ‘industry’ is on the employee

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Employers are liable to pay interest at 10% if they delay payment of gratuity – Jharkhand HC

Employers are liable to pay interest at 10% rate if they delay in payment of gratuity.

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The law does not provide for payment of gratuity in installments – Kerala High Court

The law does not provide for payment of gratuity in installments as the purpose of gratuity is to serve as a retirement or terminal benefit ensuring immediate financial support to the employee or their dependents, as the case may be. It provides financial protection during the autumn years of a retired employee’s life.

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