Failure to Consider Counsel’s Health, Passing Ex-Parte Order Violates Natural Justice, Requires Setting Aside of Appellate Order: Kerala High Court

Ernakulam, 23 October 2024 – In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala addressed a dispute regarding gratuity payments under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The case involved Unnikrishna Pillai P.V., a former Vice President at HDFC Bank Limited, who challenged the Appellate Authority's decision on his gratuity computation. Case Background Unnikrishna Pillai, aged 58, served with HDFC Bank from 28 September 2006 until his resignation on 31…