Employment Law cases

Unidentified employee vs. Management — Maternity leave termination case

The Karnataka High Court upheld the termination of a software technician whose services were dismissed following an unauthorized extension of her maternity leave. The court concluded that the employer's decision to fire the employee for misconduct regarding her leave period was justified.

In re: Reinstatement of college principal accused in POCSO case

The Madras High Court has initiated proceedings to question the rationale behind the reinstatement of a physical education college principal in Chennai who is currently out on bail in a POCSO case.

Challenge to the Transgender Persons Amendment Act, 2026 — self-identification

Petitions in the Supreme Court challenge provisions of the Transgender Persons Amendment Act, 2026, arguing that they erase the right to self-identify that NALSA v. Union of India recognised in 2014. The court issued notice in May 2026, and the Centre has defended the amendment.