Orissa High Court upheld a tribunal order directing a son to vacate his father’s house, stressing dignity and safety of senior citizens. The Court ruled welfare laws must be interpreted to protect elderly parents’ peaceful living.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Justices Aravind Kumar and P. B. Varale, ruled that employers must pay penalties for delayed compensation deposits under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, affirming its social welfare purpose and endorsing liberal interpretation favoring workers’ rights.
Today, On 5th January, The Supreme Court has reduced the State Bar Council election nomination fee for specially abled advocates from Rs.1.25 lakh to Rs.15,000. The Court also directed the Bar Council of India to amend rules for future inclusive elections.
The Supreme Court slammed insurance firms for filing frivolous appeals, emphasizing that delays in compensation cannot be justified on technical grounds. The Bench ruled, “Insurer would be liable to indemnify the employer” under the Employees’ Compensation Act.
