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Bombay High Court holds temporary hiring of driver creates employer-employee relationship under Employees’ Compensation Act — “FIR calling deceased a ‘driver’ is best evidence; oral and implied contract sufficient”, Labour Commissioner’s rejection quashed

Court’s decision The Bombay High Court allowed a first appeal under Section 30 of the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, and set aside the Labour Commissioner’s order rejecting compensation to the…
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Delhi High Court: No Writ Interference in Labour Court’s Finding of Illegal Termination — “Findings Based on Evidence Cannot Be Reappreciated Under Article 226; Abandonment Plea Rejected” — ₹1.5 Lakh Lump-Sum Compensation to Terminated Workman Upheld

Court’s decision The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by Precision Scientific and Testing Equipment Pvt. Ltd. challenging a Labour Court award directing payment of ₹1,50,000 as lump-sum…