#Employer Obligations

Bombay High Court sets aside a Rs. 1,00,000 compensation awarded under the Maternity Benefit Act, holding that hardship awards must stay within statutory limits under Section 17(2)(b). The ruling clarifies that tribunals cannot grant lump-sum damages exceeding the Act's prescribed framework, impacting future employment disputes involving maternity benefits.

Bombay High Court set aside a punishment order under Regulation 90 of MSEDCL, ruling that quashing the order reinstates the employee’s right to full gratuity and leave encashment. The court directed payment within six weeks of claim submission, emphasizing employer obligations under service law.