Bombay High Court Quashes Damages and Interest Order Against Educational Institution in EPF Case Due to Lack of Mens Rea and Non-Application of Mind. The court held that imposition of damages under Section 14B of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 requires consideration of the employer's fault, and the authority must apply its mind to the explanation offered.
11 Jun 2015The petitioners, Shree Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal and the Principal Vidarbha Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, challenged an order dated 29.11.2005 passed by...






