Anil Vaman Nemade vs M/S Aplab Ltd
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Case Significance
Anil Vaman Nemade vs M/S Aplab Ltd is a Bombay High Court decision dated March 7, 2026 (citation: ik-126480359). Twenty connected writ petitions by former employees of Aplab Ltd. challenged the gratuity computation under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, with both employees seeking enhanced gratuity and the employer challenging the awards. The Court affirmed the Controlling Authority's and Appellate Authority's findings but remitted the matter for fresh consideration on whether photocopied salary records establish entitlement to 26-day gratuity for officers and whether special allowance constitutes dea The case was heard by Justice Amit Borkar.
Summary
Twenty connected writ petitions by former employees of Aplab Ltd. challenged the gratuity computation under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, with both employees seeking enhanced gratuity and the employer challenging the awards. The Court affirmed the Controlling Authority's and Appellate Authority's findings but remitted the matter for fresh consideration on whether photocopied salary records establish entitlement to 26-day gratuity for officers and whether special allowance constitutes dearness allowance under Section 2(s). The Appellate Authority was directed to decide the remanded points within eight weeks.
What was the outcome of Anil Vaman Nemade vs M/S Aplab Ltd?
Twenty connected writ petitions by former employees of Aplab Ltd. challenged the gratuity computation under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, with both employees seeking enhanced gratuity and the emp...
Judgment
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