Aplab Ltd vs Jayaprakash Jaganntah Raut
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Case Significance
Aplab Ltd vs Jayaprakash Jaganntah Raut is a Bombay High Court decision dated March 7, 2026 (citation: ik-32801770). Twenty connected writ petitions by former employees of Aplab Ltd challenging gratuity computation, specifically whether gratuity should be calculated at 26 days (as applicable to officers) or 15 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's and Appellate Authority's judgments but remitted the matter for fresh consideration on the question of 26-day entitlement and The case was heard by Justice Amit Borkar.
Summary
Twenty connected writ petitions by former employees of Aplab Ltd challenging gratuity computation, specifically whether gratuity should be calculated at 26 days (as applicable to officers) or 15 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's and Appellate Authority's judgments but remitted the matter for fresh consideration on the question of 26-day entitlement and whether special allowance is substantially dearness allowance.
What was the outcome of Aplab Ltd vs Jayaprakash Jaganntah Raut?
Twenty connected writ petitions by former employees of Aplab Ltd challenging gratuity computation, specifically whether gratuity should be calculated at 26 days (as applicable to officers) or 15 days,...
Judgment
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