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    Shared Public Transport Not Arranged by Employer Falls Outside POSH Act's Workplace Definition: Bombay High Court
    Shared Public Transport Not Arranged by Employer Falls Outside POSH Act's Workplace Definition: Bombay High Court
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    Shared Public Transport Not Arranged by Employer Falls Outside POSH Act’s Workplace Definition: Bombay High Court

    The Bombay High Court ruled that alleged sexual harassment during travel in shared public transport not arranged by an employer does not fall within the definition of a “workplace” under the POSH Act. Consequently, such incidents cannot be examined through the Act’s workplace harassment framework.

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    Dismissal From Service Severely Impacts Employee And Dependents: Supreme Court Warns Authorities On Disciplinary Punishment
    Dismissal From Service Severely Impacts Employee And Dependents: Supreme Court Warns Authorities On Disciplinary Punishment
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    Dismissal From Service Severely Impacts Employee And Dependents: Supreme Court Warns Authorities On Disciplinary Punishment

    The Supreme Court held that disciplinary authorities must exercise caution before imposing dismissal from service, as such punishment severely affects employees and their dependents. The Court said dismissal should be reserved for cases involving the most serious misconduct.

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    [SBI Service Rules] "Once an Employee Retires, Disciplinary Proceedings Are Void": SC on Post-Service Actions
    [SBI Service Rules] "Once an Employee Retires, Disciplinary Proceedings Are Void": SC on Post-Service Actions
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    [SBI Service Rules] “Once an Employee Retires, Disciplinary Proceedings Are Void”: SC on Post-Service Actions

    The Supreme Court of India ruled that disciplinary proceedings against SBI employees cannot start after retirement, as such actions are void unless permitted by law. The ruling clarifies that the employment relationship ends at retirement, emphasizing employers must comply with legal standards when addressing past employee misconduct.

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