Pharmaceuticals
Legal10 April 2026 at 10:52 am

Panacea Biotec receives 4 adverse labor awards from Tribunal

AI Summary

Panacea Biotec Ltd has received four awards from the Industrial Tribunal, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali, dated March 19, 2026. These awards mandate setting aside the transfer of 23 workmen with full back wages from the date of transfer, awarding reasonable wage revision for workmen, and reinstating workers (who have not settled) with 50% back wages from their termination date. The awards are applicable from 2014 onwards. Panacea Biotec believes these awards are challengeable and plans to file appeals before the Hon’ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana. The company does not foresee any material adverse impact on its financial, operational, or other activities.

Key Highlights

  • Industrial Tribunal set aside transfer of 23 workmen with full back wages.
  • Tribunal awarded reasonable wage revision for company workmen.
  • Reinstatement of workers with 50% back wages from termination date.
  • Company plans to appeal awards, foresees no material adverse impact.
  • The awards are applicable from 2014 onwards.