SECTION 4(5) OF THE GRATUITY ACT APPLIES ONLY WHEN THERE ARE OPTIONS FOR THE EMPLOYEE UNDER THE ACT AND UNDER CONTRACT WITH EMPLOYER: SUPREME COURT

APEX COURT DECISION IN THE MATTER OF BCH ELECTRIC LIMITED VERSUS PRADEEP MEHRA & ANOTHERS [CIVIL APPEAL NOS. 2379 TO 2382] The Hon’ble Apex Court held that Section 4(5) of Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 (“the Act”) will apply only when there are alternative options, one in terms of the Act and one as per … Continue reading SECTION 4(5) OF THE GRATUITY ACT APPLIES ONLY WHEN THERE ARE OPTIONS FOR THE EMPLOYEE UNDER THE ACT AND UNDER CONTRACT WITH EMPLOYER: SUPREME COURT