Aplab Ltd vs Manish V Chavan
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Case Significance
Aplab Ltd vs Manish V Chavan is a Bombay High Court decision dated March 7, 2026 (citation: ik-120180812). Twenty retired employees of Aplab Ltd. filed connected writ petitions challenging the company's computation of gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act. The Court largely affirmed the Controlling Authority's and Appellate Authority's orders but remitted the matter on the limited question of whether photocopied salary records establish entitlement to gratuity at 26 days for officers and whether special allowance constitutes dearness allowance under Section 2(s). The case was heard by Justice Amit Borkar.
Summary
Twenty retired employees of Aplab Ltd. filed connected writ petitions challenging the company's computation of gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act. The Court largely affirmed the Controlling Authority's and Appellate Authority's orders but remitted the matter on the limited question of whether photocopied salary records establish entitlement to gratuity at 26 days for officers and whether special allowance constitutes dearness allowance under Section 2(s).
What was the outcome of Aplab Ltd vs Manish V Chavan?
Twenty retired employees of Aplab Ltd. filed connected writ petitions challenging the company's computation of gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act. The Court largely affirmed the Controlling Au...
Judgment
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