India: Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

The June 2026 edition of our Employment Law Newsletter covers significant regulatory developments and key judicial pronouncements across India's evolving labour and employment law landscape. During the month, the Central Government and several State Governments introduced important reforms aimed at balancing ease of compliance with enhanced worker protection.

In the realm of industrial and labour jurisprudence, the burden of proof and the standard of evidence required to substantiate claims of illegal termination or unjustified removal from service remain subjects...

The jurisdiction of an Internal Complaint Committee constituted under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, is not unlimited.

Constructive exits are an increasingly significant concern in the Indian employment context. The judiciary has taken a stricter approach while deciding an issue pertaining to exit which is, in substance, dismissals dressed up as resignation.

This e-Bulletin covers regulatory developments, case law updates and insights into industry practices that impact businesses from a sector agnostic standpoint...

he State Governments of Haryana, Maharashtra and Gujarat have passed Ordinances to amend their respective shops and establishments acts.

Workplace investigations are often complex, high-stakes endeavours, but when handled methodically, they uphold fairness, protect all parties, and strengthen workplace integrity.

In an important ruling that underscores the importance of honesty and transparency in the hiring process, the Hon'ble High Court of Madras ("Madras HC") in P. Karthikeyan vs. The General Manager, State Bank of India and Ors.

Non-compete clauses are commonly included in employment contracts around the world. Such clauses are meant to prevent employees from jumping ship to a rival company...