Higher Pension Claim Allowed Despite Missing Employer Records, Employee Rights Protected Under EPF Law: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court delivered a significant judgment safeguarding the rights of employees seeking higher pension benefits. The Court ruled that employees cannot be denied pension merely due to missing records maintained by employers, reinforcing the welfare nature of pension laws. Background of the Case The case involved Kiran Rajaram Jadhav, a pharmacist who had rendered approximately 37 years of continuous service. After the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling permitting eligible…