Supreme Court Calls for Review of EPF Wage Ceiling: Implications for Employers and Employees

Employment Law – Supreme Court Calls for Review of EPF Wage Ceiling: Implications for Employers and Employees

INTRODUCTION On January 5, 2026, a Supreme Court bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and A.S. Chandurkar directed the Central Government and EPFO to reconsider the statutory wage ceiling of Rs. 15,000 under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme and take a decision within four months. This direc...
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Real Estate Newsletter – Understanding Key Provisions of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960

A. Introduction The Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 (“MCS Act”) is the foundational legislation governing cooperative societies in Maharashtra. From housing societies to federal and credit societies, the MCS Act comprehensively regulates formation, registration, management, m...
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Employment Law Newsletter – Forfeiture of Gratuity and Bonus on POSH Grounds: Understanding ‘Moral Turpitude’ and ‘Conviction’ Under the Labour Codes

Introduction The intersection of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013, and labour laws regarding statutory benefits (Gratuity and Bonus) has been a subject of continuous judicial scrutiny. For years, the prevailing legal defence for employees was that a mere finding of guilt by an In...
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Employment Law Newsletter – Debunking Myths: A Clear Guide to the New Labour Codes

1) Introduction The Indian labour ecosystem is undergoing a monumental transformation with the introduction of the New Labour Codes; a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at simplifying and modernizing the country’s labour laws. These reforms are designed to bring greater transparency, enhance work...
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Intellectual Property Newsletter – The aroma of innovation: how India just opened the door to smell trademarks

A New Dawn in Indian Trademark Law  Just last month, on 21 November 2025, the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) quietly yet decisively broke new ground: it accepted what appears to be India’s first olfactory trademark application. The mark? A “floral fragrance/smel...
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Real Estate Newsletter – Stamp Duty Concession for Women Property Purchasers in Maharashtra

A. Background The Government of Maharashtra has introduced a significant fiscal incentive to promote property ownership among women by reducing stamp duty on residential property transactions where women are the sole purchasers. This order, effective from 1st April 2021, represents a policy initiati...
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