M/S Aplab Ltd vs Sandeep Vaman Athavale
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Case Significance
M/S Aplab Ltd vs Sandeep Vaman Athavale is a Bombay High Court decision dated March 7, 2026 (citation: ik-44294831). In 20 connected writ petitions, retired employees of Aplab Ltd challenged gratuity computation, specifically whether gratuity should be calculated at 26 days (as per the Payment of Gratuity Act for establishments with monthly-rated employees) or 15 days, and whether 'special allowance' constitutes dearness allowance under Section 2(s). The Court affirmed the Controlling Authority's and Appellate Authority's orders but remitted the matter on the limited question of whether photocopied salary r The case was heard by Justice Amit Borkar.
Summary
In 20 connected writ petitions, retired employees of Aplab Ltd challenged gratuity computation, specifically whether gratuity should be calculated at 26 days (as per the Payment of Gratuity Act for establishments with monthly-rated employees) or 15 days, and whether 'special allowance' constitutes dearness allowance under Section 2(s). The Court 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 the 26-day rate. [Duplicate IK entry — same Aplab gratuity judgment as previous batches.]
What was the outcome of M/S Aplab Ltd vs Sandeep Vaman Athavale?
In 20 connected writ petitions, retired employees of Aplab Ltd challenged gratuity computation, specifically whether gratuity should be calculated at 26 days (as per the Payment of Gratuity Act for es...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (ik-44294831)