Panacea Biotec Files Appeal Against Tribunal Awards, High Court Grants Interim Relief
Panacea Biotec filed an appeal on July 16, 2026, against a fourth award by the Industrial Tribunal concerning workmen's back wages and reinstatement. The High Court granted an interim order preventing coercive steps against the company after hearing appeals against three prior awards.
The litigation involves back wages, wage revisions, and reinstatement of workers, which could have financial implications if the appeals are unsuccessful. The interim order provides some relief, but the overall situation warrants a medium impact assessment.
The company is contesting tribunal awards but has secured an interim order against coercive steps. While the awards could have implications, the company does not foresee material adverse financial impact, making the sentiment neutral.
Panacea Biotec Limited has filed an appeal before the Hon’ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh, against the fourth and final award passed by the Presiding Officer of the Industrial Tribunal, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali. This action follows earlier appeals filed against three other awards. The company had previously informed the stock exchanges on March 19, 2026, and July 07, 2026, regarding these awards and the ongoing appeal process.
The awards from the Industrial Tribunal, received on April 09, 2026, pertained to the transfer of 23 workmen, granting them relief of full back wages from the date of transfer. The tribunal also awarded reasonable wage revisions for the workmen and ordered reinstatement of workers (excluding those who had settled) with 50% back wages from the termination date. The applicability of these awards is from 2014 onwards.
Panacea Biotec Limited believes these awards are challengeable and does not foresee any material adverse financial or operational impact. Significantly, the Hon’ble High Court has heard the appeals against the first three awards and has passed an interim order stating that no coercive steps will be taken against the company. The company filed the appeal against the fourth award on July 16, 2026.
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