Searching for Another Job with Rival Company Is a Basic Right, Not Moral Turpitude: Calcutta High Court

In a significant judgment, the Calcutta High Court has clarified that merely seeking employment with another company, even a rival, does not constitute moral turpitude under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Hon’ble Justice Shampa (Dutt) Paul observed that looking for a job with better perks and facilities is a basic right and cannot be viewed as dishonest or immoral behavior warranting forfeiture of gratuity. Background of the Case…