"No Work, No Pay" Principle Inapplicable When Employee Is Kept Away Due to Employer's Actions: Jammu & Kashmir High Court

In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has clarified a vital employment law principle related to the "no work no pay" doctrine. The court held that this principle does not apply when an employee is prevented from working due to the employer’s actions or failure to fulfill obligations. This decision comes after a dispute involving the J&K Horticulture Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (J&K…