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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal by Regional Provident Fund Commissioner in Damages Levy Case Under Section 14B of EPF Act — Delay in Payment of Provident Fund Dues Attracts Damages Irrespective of Financial Difficulties. Financial Hardship Not a Valid Defence for Delayed Provident Fund Contributions Under Section 14B of Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

22 Jun 2005

The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner (RPFC) appealed against a Single Judge order that set aside notices/orders dated 17.7.1990 and 24.6.1992 levy...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Damages Against Employer in EPF Act Case for Default in Contributions. Levy of Damages Under Section 14B is Consequential Upon Default Without Requirement of Mens Rea for Breach of Civil Obligations.

23 Feb 2022

The appeals arose from a judgment of the High Court of Karnataka, which upheld an order for recovery of damages under Section 14B of the Employees Pro...

High Court

Karnataka High Court Dismisses Employer's Challenge to Provident Fund Damages for Delayed Remittance. Section 14B of Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Imposes Strict Liability Without Requiring Mens Rea.

21 Sep 2015

The petitioner, M/s HMT Limited, a Central Public Sector Enterprise, challenged the order dated 2.1.2004 passed by the Regional Provident Fund Commiss...

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Allows EPF Authority's Petition Against Tribunal's Reduction of Damages Under Section 14B of EPF Act. Mens Rea Not Required for Imposition of Damages for Delayed Remittance; Tribunal's Order Set Aside for Lack of Reasons.

13 Sep 2022

The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I, Employees' Provident Fund Organization, Bengaluru, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the...

High Court

Bombay High Court Quashes EPF Appellate Tribunal's Remand Order for Lack of Reasons in Damages Assessment Under Section 14-B of EPF Act. Tribunal directed to decide appeal afresh with reasoned order after considering Supreme Court precedents.

24 Jun 2014

The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Kolhapur, filed a writ petition challenging the order of the Employees' Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal, N...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Contempt for Breach of Undertaking in Civil Suit — Disobedience of Undertaking Not Erased by Subsequent Dismissal of Suit. The Court held that an undertaking given to a court is binding and its willful disobedience constitutes contempt under Order XXXIX Rule 2A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, regardless of the outcome of the main suit.

5 Mar 2025

The case arises from a civil suit where the plaintiffs sought to revoke a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) dated 30th April 2004. During the pendency...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition Challenging PF Damages and Interest Due to Non-Functioning of Appellate Tribunal — Directs Reconsideration of Damages Under Section 14-B of EPF Act. The court held that damages under Section 14-B are not automatic and require consideration of mitigating circumstances, and interest under Section 7-Q is compensatory but can be modulated.

2 Aug 2006

The petitioners, Cable Corporation of India Ltd. and another, challenged an order passed by the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner directing them to...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court hears cross appeals against National Commission's compensation order in medical negligence death case — all parties challenge quantum and liability apportionment. The core legal issue concerns the adequacy of income proof, necessity of deductions for living expenses and taxes, and the reliance on foreign expert testimony for determining pecuniary loss.

1 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court heard a batch of civil appeals arising from the judgment and order dated 21.10.2011 passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redress...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order Reducing Sentence on Payment of Compensation in IPC Conviction Case. Compensation under Section 357 CrPC Cannot Be Used to Substitute Substantive Sentence of Imprisonment.

9 May 2024

The appellant, the original first informant (complainant), lodged an FIR against five accused persons for offences under the Indian Penal Code and the...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Awards Compensation to Victims of Meerut Fire Tragedy Due to State and Organizer Negligence. State and Organizers Held Jointly and Severally Liable for Deaths and Injuries from Fire at Victoria Park Exhibition Due to Failure to Obtain Permissions and Ensure Fire Safety.

12 Apr 2022

The Supreme Court dealt with a writ petition filed by victims of a fire tragedy that occurred on April 10, 2006, at Victoria Park, Meerut, during the ...

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