Shrikrushna Pandurang Zope vs M/S Aplab Ltd
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Case Significance
Shrikrushna Pandurang Zope vs M/S Aplab Ltd is a Bombay High Court decision dated March 7, 2026 (citation: ik-27391999). Twenty connected writ petitions by retired employees of Aplab Ltd. challenged the company's gratuity computation, specifically whether 26 days (as for officers) or 15 days should be used, and whether special allowance constitutes dearness allowance under Section 2(s) of the Payment of Gratuity Act. The Court affirmed the Controlling and Appellate Authorities' orders but remitted the matter for fresh consideration on whether photocopied salary records establish the 26-day entitlement and wheth The case was heard by Justice Amit Borkar.
Summary
Twenty connected writ petitions by retired employees of Aplab Ltd. challenged the company's gratuity computation, specifically whether 26 days (as for officers) or 15 days should be used, and whether special allowance constitutes dearness allowance under Section 2(s) of the Payment of Gratuity Act. The Court affirmed the Controlling and Appellate Authorities' orders but remitted the matter for fresh consideration on whether photocopied salary records establish the 26-day entitlement and whether special allowance is substantively dearness allowance, with direction to adjust amounts already deposited.
What was the outcome of Shrikrushna Pandurang Zope vs M/S Aplab Ltd?
Twenty connected writ petitions by retired employees of Aplab Ltd. challenged the company's gratuity computation, specifically whether 26 days (as for officers) or 15 days should be used, and whether ...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (ik-27391999)