Delhi Cloth & General Mills Co. Ltd. v. Workmen
AIR 1970 SC 919 · Supreme Court of India
Gratuity is a retiral benefit earned by long service; it is not a mere bounty at the employer's pleasure.
Unit IV · Labour Law – II
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 | 1(3) | Application of the Act |
| Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 | 2(e) | Employee |
| Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 | 4 | Payment of gratuity and forfeiture |
| Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 | 7 | Determination and recovery of gratuity |
Landmark cases
State of Punjab v. Labour Court, Jullundur
AIR 1980 SC 201 · Supreme Court of India
The Payment of Gratuity Act is a complete code for establishments it covers; the controlling authority has exclusive jurisdiction.
Jeewanlal (1929) Ltd. v. Appellate Authority
AIR 1984 SC 1842 · Supreme Court of India
Continuous service for gratuity is computed as the Act provides; breaks cannot be used to defeat a workman who has in substance served five years.