LatestCorporate Compliance 17 October 2026
Karnataka High Court Halts Wage Freeze for Urban Bodies
The Karnataka High Court stayed a state circular that would have kept old minimum‑wage rates for municipal employees, halting the planned wage freeze. The ruling maintains the revised wage structure for urban workers as legal challenges proceed.
Key points
- Karnataka High Court issued a stay on the wage‑freeze circular for urban bodies.
- The circular would have kept the old minimum‑wage rates for municipal employees, overriding the revised wage schedule.
- The court’s order preserves the updated wage structure while the matter is reviewed.
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