Husband–Wife or Siblings Can Have Legal Employment Relationship If Proven: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in a significant judgment delivered by Justice Vivek Singh Thakur, held that the existence of a close familial relationship, such as that between brothers, does not nullify a valid employer–employee relationship if there is credible evidence supporting the claim. The Court emphasized that family relations, though emotionally strong, do not prevent lawful professional associations. Court relies on Supreme Court observation on employer–employee relations in families…