A working wife is not automatically barred from claiming maintenance in India. However, a husband can legally challenge maintenance where the wife has sufficient independent income, is financially self-sustaining, is concealing employment or assets, has exaggerated expenses, or is seeking overlapping maintenance in multiple proceedings. Under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, either spouse...
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Based on publicly reported information as of 30 April 2026. The allegations remain under investigation and must be treated as allegations unless proved before the competent forum. Introduction The reported workplace harassment case at the Tata Consultancy Services unit in Nashik has become one of the most serious recent conversations around corporate workplace safety, POSH...
Read MoreThere are judgments that settle disputes. Then there are judgments that expose a system. Wg. Cdr. Sucheta EDN v. Union of India belongs to the second category. On its face, it is a Supreme Court ruling in favour of Short Service Commission Women Officers of the Indian Air Force who were denied Permanent Commission. But...
Read MoreTermination of employment is one of the most legally sensitive actions an employer can take. In India, a large percentage of labour disputes, court cases, and inspections arise not from business decisions themselves, but from how terminations, retrenchments, and layoffs are executed. With increased enforcement under the new labour law regime, digitised inspections, and rising...
Read MoreIn today’s regulatory and business environment, labour law compliance is no longer a routine HR checklist. It has evolved into a strategic, legal, and governance issue that directly impacts business continuity, leadership liability, and corporate reputation. With the introduction of the new labour codes, increased enforcement, digitisation of inspections, and rising employee awareness, HR compliance...
Read MoreIn today’s regulatory and business environment, labour law compliance is no longer a routine HR checklist. It has evolved into a strategic, legal, and governance issue that directly impacts business continuity, leadership liability, and corporate reputation. With the introduction of the new labour codes, increased enforcement, digitisation of inspections, and rising employee awareness, HR compliance...
Read MoreA comprehensive, employer-focused guide explaining India’s new labour laws, compliance obligations, penalties, implementation status, and practical FAQs for corporates, startups, and HR professionals. India is witnessing the most transformative labour law reform since Independence. By consolidating 29 central labour legislations into four Labour Codes, the Government has fundamentally altered the regulatory framework governing employment, wages,...
Read MoreStanding Orders Under Indian Labour Law: Meaning, Scope, Legal Requirements & Employer Obligations (2025 Guide) A Comprehensive Insight by Fastrack Legal Solutions LLP — www.fastracklegalsolutions.com Standing Orders have always been the backbone of India’s industrial employment framework. Yet, many organisations still treat them as a minor HR formality — until a termination, misconduct inquiry, labour...
Read MoreMissed SB-3? Legal Remedies for Army Officers When an officer is denied consideration by SB-3, the consequences are not merely administrative; they arecareer-defining and often irreversible unless timely remedial action is taken. SB-3 is the first promotion boardthat shapes an officer’s operational trajectory, eligibility for higher boards, command appointments, andlong-term seniority. Therefore, the failure to...
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Prenuptial Agreement in India: Legal Status, Drafting, Enforceability & Best Practices By Adv. Govind Bali | Fastrack Legal Solutions, New Delhi | Updated October 2025 Table of Contents Introduction Meaning & Scope Why Couples Consider Prenups Legal Framework in India Personal Law Perspective Drafting Essentials Sample Draft Judicial Approach Foreign Comparisons Pitfalls & Cautions When...
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