Non-Citizens Cannot Be Terminated Solely on Grounds of Nationality: Madras High Court Grants Relief to Sri Lankan Refugee

The Madras High Court ruled that non-citizens, including registered Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, are entitled to protection under Article 14 against arbitrary State action. Quashing SBI’s termination of a refugee employee, the Court held that nationality alone cannot justify removal from service when the appointment was lawful and non-fraudulent.

India’s Four Labour Codes: A Transformational Reform

India’s Four Labour Codes (2019–2020) unify 29 old laws into one modern framework. They guarantee minimum wages, timely payments, equal pay, and social security for all workers, while simplifying compliance for employers. By extending protections to gig, platform, and contract labour, and ensuring safety, health, and industrial harmony, these reforms mark a historic shift toward a transparent, inclusive, and future-ready economy.