High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Employer Appeals in Provident Fund Damages Case — Upholds Levy of Damages Under Section 14B of Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 for Delayed Remittance. Mens Rea Not Essential for Levy of Damages Under Section 14B; Authority Has Discretion to Quantify Damages Based on Circumstances.
24 Jan 2013The case involves a batch of writ appeals filed by several companies (M/s J.D. Clothing Company, M/s Gokaldas India, M/s Wear Craft Apparels, and othe...




