M/S Aplab Ltd vs Gundu Daji Desai
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Case Significance
M/S Aplab Ltd vs Gundu Daji Desai is a Bombay High Court decision dated March 7, 2026 (citation: ik-106269446). Multiple retired employees of Aplab Ltd. filed writ petitions challenging the computation of their gratuity entitlements, specifically whether the payment should be computed at the rate of 26 days and whether special allowance constitutes dearness allowance under Section 2(s) of the Payment of Gratuity Act. The Bombay High Court affirmed the Controlling Authority and Appellate Authority orders but remitted the matter on the specific questions of the 26-day computation rate and treatment of sp The case was heard by Justice Amit Borkar.
Summary
Multiple retired employees of Aplab Ltd. filed writ petitions challenging the computation of their gratuity entitlements, specifically whether the payment should be computed at the rate of 26 days and whether special allowance constitutes dearness allowance under Section 2(s) of the Payment of Gratuity Act. The Bombay High Court affirmed the Controlling Authority and Appellate Authority orders but remitted the matter on the specific questions of the 26-day computation rate and treatment of special allowance, with the employer directed to appear before the Appellate Authority on 23 March 2026.
What was the outcome of M/S Aplab Ltd vs Gundu Daji Desai?
Multiple retired employees of Aplab Ltd. filed writ petitions challenging the computation of their gratuity entitlements, specifically whether the payment should be computed at the rate of 26 days and...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (ik-106269446)