HC Orders 7.5% Interest on 34-Year Delayed Pension
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs 7.5% interest on delayed pension to family of DIG who died in 1990. Landmark ruling on delayed gratuity and family pension benefits.
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Bombay HC Rules Housing Societies Not Liable for Gratuity
Bombay High Court clarifies that cooperative housing societies are not 'establishments' under the Payment of Gratuity Act, providing relief in a case involving a building manager's claim. Read the full legal analysis.
AP High Court Upholds Statutory Right to Gratuity for Employee
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that the right to receive gratuity is a statutory right. The court directed a firm to pay a retired employee his dues with 10% annual interest. Read the full judgment details.
Uttarakhand HC rejects father's plea of no job for child support
Uttarakhand High Court ruled an able-bodied person is presumed capable of earning. A father's 'bald plea' of unemployment cannot absolve his duty to pay child maintenance. Read the full judgment details.
Kalyan woman murdered over gratuity money, mother-in-law held
A 35-year-old Indian Railways employee in Kalyan was allegedly murdered by her mother-in-law and a friend over a dispute concerning her late husband's gratuity fund of Rs 9-10 lakh. Read the shocking details.
HC Clarifies: No Gratuity Withholding After Trial Ends
Haryana High Court rules employers cannot withhold gratuity after trial concludes. Conviction in a private dispute is not grounds to deny retirement dues. Full details inside.
Himachal HC Shuts Kangra Poultry Farm Near Homes
Himachal Pradesh High Court orders immediate closure of a Kangra poultry farm operating 50 metres from homes, ruling the right to a clean environment outweighs the right to livelihood. Read the full legal analysis.
Right to be Forgotten: India's Supreme Court Weighs In
As India's Supreme Court intervenes, the Right to be Forgotten debate intensifies, pitting digital dignity against the public's right to know. Explore the new frontier of privacy.
New Labour Code Draft Rules Define Wages, Gratuity
India's labour ministry releases draft rules for new labour codes, redefining wages and gratuity calculation. Over 400 million workers impacted. Key compliance changes explained.
Draft Rules for New Labour Codes Open for Public Feedback
Ministry of Labour pre-publishes draft rules under new labour codes. Public consultation open for 45 days. Key changes in wage definition, PF, gratuity calculation explained.
Industry Seeks Labour Code Clarity, ICAI Urges Q4 Provision
Industry bodies seek clarity on new labour codes' implementation, fearing high retrospective costs. ICAI advises firms to provision for increased gratuity in December quarter accounts. Read more.
Labour Codes Raise Q3 Gratuity Liabilities for Firms
ICAI mandates firms to reflect increased gratuity costs from new labour codes in Dec quarter results. New wage definition boosts liabilities. Read more.
UPSC Economy Quiz: Key MCQs on Solar Parks, India-NZ Trade
Test your UPSC Prelims 2026 preparation with this essential Economy quiz. Revise key topics like Solar Parks scheme, India-New Zealand trade, Statutory Liquidity Ratio, and Open Market Operations. Check your answers now!
Kerala Oath Row: Lawyer Demands Retake Over Deviations
Supreme Court lawyer Subhash Theekkadan alleges oath deviations by Kerala local body members, citing names like Bharat Mata & Ambedkar. He demands invalidation and retake. Read the full legal argument.
AI's Impact on Daily Life, Creativity & Culture in 2025
Explore how AI in 2025 influences dating, work, and creativity, while we cover Kerala's film fest, Mumbai's music event, and the right to disconnect debate. Read more.
Rajasthan HC: No Immediate Student Union Elections
Rajasthan High Court prioritizes right to education over student union polls, directs state to form uniform policy by 2026. Key details inside.
PSHRC Acts on Chandigarh's Severe Air Pollution Crisis
Punjab State Human Rights Commission takes suo motu notice as Chandigarh's AQI crosses 400. Calls for urgent action report from pollution body. Details inside.
NHRC Orders Probe into Pregnant Woman's Death in Gumla
The NHRC has directed the Jharkhand administration to investigate the death of a 19-year-old pregnant woman due to alleged delayed medical care in Gumla. A report must be submitted within two weeks.
Euthanasia, Living Will: Key Facts for UPSC Aspirants
Understanding euthanasia, passive vs active, and the Supreme Court's 2024 ruling on a 13-year vegetative state case. Essential reading for UPSC ethics and current affairs.
HC: Teacher Absence Frustrates Right to Education Act
Allahabad High Court directs Uttar Pradesh to create a policy ensuring teacher presence in schools within three months, stating absenteeism defeats the RTE Act's purpose.
Bengaluru HRs Back Right to Disconnect for Employees
Bengaluru HR leaders advocate for a 'Right to Disconnect' policy to combat after-hours work communication, aiming to reduce burnout and improve work-life balance in India's tech capital.
Allahabad HC: Live-in Relationships Not Illegal, Grants Protection
Allahabad High Court rules live-in relationships are not illegal, orders police protection for 12 couples facing threats. Justice Vivek Kumar Singh affirms constitutional right to life and personal liberty for adults.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Out vs Raptors with Calf Injury
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the December 18 home game vs Toronto Raptors with a right calf strain. Get the full injury report and team impact.
SC to consult parents in passive euthanasia plea for 31-year-old
The Supreme Court will speak with parents before deciding on a plea for passive euthanasia for their 31-year-old son in a vegetative state. A landmark case for end-of-life rights in India.
Odisha to Implement Supreme Court's Living Will Order
Odisha government commits to implementing Supreme Court's Advance Medical Directives. High Court hears PIL on delay. Committee formed, draft resolution in final stages. Read details.
Trump Announces Laura Loomer's Engagement
Former President Donald Trump publicly announced far-right activist Laura Loomer's engagement at a White House event. Discover her controversial journey and Trump's endorsement.
Chhattisgarh restricts RTE admissions to Class 1 only
Chhattisgarh's new rule restricts RTE quota admissions in private schools to Class 1, starting 2026-27. Private schools oppose, calling it anti-equality. Read the full story.
NMC Orders Medical Colleges to Teach Legible Prescription Writing
The National Medical Commission directs colleges to include legible prescription writing in curriculum, following a court ruling linking it to the Right to Health. Read the full story.
10,474 Girls Not Attending School in 5 Indian States
A 2025 study reveals 10,474 girls are out of school in 5 states. The RTE Act's age 14 limit and socio-economic barriers are key reasons. Read the full analysis.
Delhi HC: Electricity a Fundamental Right, Landlord Dispute No Ground
Delhi High Court declares electricity a fundamental right under Article 21. Justice Mini Pushkarna rules power cannot be denied due to pending tenant-landlord disputes. Read the landmark judgment details.
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