An employee at a small Indian startup said he was warned he could be terminated just a day after informing his managers about plans to marry a co-worker. He claimed the two worked in different roles with no direct reporting line and that he disclosed the news professionally, asking whether any company policy applied. The post sparked debate on workplace ethics and hiring practices.
The Supreme Court set aside an employee’s dismissal and recovery order in a Rs 2 lakh alleged embezzlement case, ruling the employer’s inquiry was invalid because it was conducted without any witnesses. The court allowed the employer to hold a fresh inquiry within six months, giving the employee a major win despite the allegations.
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A Mumbai employee acquitted of bribery charges won a partial legal victory but still failed to get full back wages for his suspension. The Bombay High Court held that a criminal acquittal does not automatically entitle an employee to full pay, particularly when the suspension arose from allegations tied to involvement in criminal proceedings.
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