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Non Compete clause in Master Supply Agreement not be valid post-termination of the agreement – Bombay High Court

Though a non-compete clause can operate validly during the term of the agreement, but it would not be valid post-termination of the agreement as it would result in restraint of trade prohibited by Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

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Personal information of employees like service records, copies of promotion & financial benefits can’t be disclosed under the RTI Act – Delhi HC

Personal information of employees like service records, copies of promotion & financial benefits can’t be disclosed under the RTI Act

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 EPFO circular on utilising Reserves and Surplus for crediting higher interest by exempted establishments.

The EPFO has issued a circular dated 7th October 2024 stating that the balance of undistributed interest on investments should be transferred to the CBT on cancellation or surrender of exemption.

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Mere humiliation & harassment faced by the employee couldn’t be said to be an instigation for committing a suicide – Supreme Court.

Granting relief to the Appellants, the Court quashed the pending criminal case under Section 306 of IPC (Abetment to Suicide) and noted that the harassment and humiliation cannot be termed as instigation to commit suicide without there being material to show that the appellants intended the deceased to commit suicide.

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Non-payment of outstanding dues towards Outstanding Salary or Performance Bonus by the company does not amount to Criminal breach of trust

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Shops & Establishments in Karnataka employing 10 or more persons to be open 24 x 7

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Principal Employer, on facts, held liable to pay gratuity to contract labour – Bombay HC.

Where workmen have continued through multiple contractors the contract labour would be employees of principal employer for the limited purpose of payment of gratuity.

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Ola driver is an employee under the POSH Act 2013. Employer penalised for non-compliance.

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Forfeiting gratuity without a criminal conviction impermissible even in cases of sexual harassment

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Karnataka permits all Establishments employing 10 or more persons to remain open 24 x 7 for 3 years subject to conditions.

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