Payment of Gratuity Act Applicable to Zilla Parishad Employees: Bombay High Court

In a significant decision, the Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) has clarified that employees of the Zilla Parishad are covered under the provisions of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, but also noted that gratuity may be withheld or forfeited under Section 4(6) if the employee is facing criminal proceedings involving moral turpitude. The judgment was delivered on June 9, 2025, by Justice M.S. Jawalkar while hearing a writ petition…