The Economic Times

Employee kept under suspension too long, denied wages: HC steps in, grants Rs 2.02 lakh relief

An employee suspended indefinitely without pay for over six months has been awarded Rs 2.02 lakh by the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The court upheld the Labour Court's decision, ruling that suspensions cannot be indefinite or unpaid. The employer's challenge regarding jurisdiction was dismissed, affirming the employee's entitlement to wages.