The Supreme Court held that amounts received by the dependents of a deceased employee under an employer-provided group insurance scheme cannot be deducted from compensation awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court ruled that such benefits arise from an independent contractual arrangement and do not constitute a “pecuniary advantage” liable to be set … Read more
The Delhi High Court, while hearing a dispute relating to seniority in an aided secondary school, held that the seniority of an employee cannot be determined based on the timing of the interview. The Court clarified that seniority is determined by merit, the method of appointment, and the date on which the employee entered into … Read more
Emphasising the constitutional protection of religious freedom, the Allahabad High Court observed that a person cannot be restrained from offering namaz or any other form of religious prayer peacefully within his or her private premises unless there exists a clear legal basis for such interference. The Court clarified that unless public order is affected, interference … Read more
