India needs to go beyond symbolism and emulate other successful examples, such as France, by developing clear standards, strong adjudicatory bodies, and making the right realizable to all workers.

The long-term success of the Bill depends on its implementation, which must overcome the structural barriers such as the power imbalance in India’s labour market where junior staff, contract workers, and those in vulnerable positions think twice before they invoke their rights fearing it will damage their relationship with managers. Therefore, a meaningful way forward requires institutional designs that reduce the personal cost of asserting rights.

While the Bill creates a strong foundation, its ultimate success depends on implementation. Passing a law is only the starting point, real challenge lies in building awareness among both workers and employers, with many unfamiliar with formal procedures or maybe fearful of new obligations.

The analysis below explores the ambiguity under Maharashtra private placement agency law, probes constitutional frictions with the Information Technology Act 2000 — particularly safe‑harbour protection for online intermediaries— and weighs possible repugnancy under Article 254.

The article explores the contours of ‘piercing the corporate veil’ and assesses its significance in various employment contexts.

On the question whether exoneration in inquiry proceedings would terminate the criminal proceedings, the Supreme Court seems to be divided.

The author analyses the recent decision of SC and other court rulings on the taxability of cross-border secondment arrangements.

The authors examine the approach of the judiciary on the issue of burden of proof to establish existence or absence of gainful employment.

This article inter alia aims to bring out the contrast between dispute resolution mechanisms under IDA and IRC.