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LatestCorporate Compliance 8 November 2026

India Legal and Labour Updates: Courts, Codes, and Contributions

Recent developments in India highlight a wave of regulatory and judicial activity. The Calcutta High Court flagged late newspaper ads for teacher recruitment, while the Supreme Court released rulings on arbitrator changes, maternity leave and medical evidence. New labour codes are being promoted to stakeholders, EPFO contribution rates jump 25% after a wage ceiling hike, and payroll compliance guidelines clarify ESI rates. Additionally, the Supreme Court ordered a probe into illegal sand mining and the Airports Authority revised gratuity benefits, reflecting broad policy shifts across employment and environmental law.

Court and Recruitment
- The Calcutta High Court questioned the delay in newspaper advertisements for Assistant Teacher posts, urging stricter timelines. (source)

Supreme Court Rulings
- Recent judgments cover arbitrator substitution, maintenance orders, maternity leave standards and the admissibility of medical evidence. (source)
- The Court also directed Rajasthan to set up a SIT for probing illegal river‑sand mining. (source)

Labour Code Awareness
- A government programme is boosting stakeholder understanding of the new Labour Codes, focusing on compliance and penalties. (source)

EPFO and Payroll Changes
- EPFO contributions will rise 25% after the wage ceiling lifts to ₹25,000. (source)
- Payroll compliance checklist highlights ESI rates (0.75% employee, 3.25% employer) and a ₹21,000 wage limit. (source)

Gratuity Revision
- The Airports Authority of India updated gratuity rules, offering higher benefits for longer service periods. (source)

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