Labour Law… The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961: Safeguarding Women’s Right to Motherhood and Employment 31/10/202530/10/2025 Motherhood is one of the most natural and significant roles in a woman’s life. Yet, balancing maternity and employment has long been a challenge. To protect the dignity of motherhood…
Legal Language When a Missing Comma Cost Millions: The Famous Case of O’Connor v. Oakhurst Dairy (2017) 29/10/202528/10/2025 How a punctuation dispute over Maine’s labor law led to a $5 million settlement — and became a global lesson in legal drafting. Language is the backbone of law, and…
Labour Law… Burmah-Shell Case: Defining ‘Workman’ in Labour Law 05/10/2025 Introduction The meaning of the term “workman” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (IDA) has been a recurring subject of litigation in Indian labour jurisprudence. With the passage of time,…
Labour Law… Gig Economy: Redefining Employment Relationships 21/02/2025 The Master-Servant Relationship in the Age of Gig Work The Master-Servant Theory is a fundamental doctrine in employment law, dating back to common law principles. It embodies the concept that…
Administrative Law… Understanding Preponderance of Probabilities in Disciplinary Cases 11/02/202513/02/2025 In the world of law, we often hear about the high burden of proof required in criminal cases—"beyond a reasonable doubt." But what happens in disciplinary matters involving employees, government…
Dr. Ganesh Visavale 