UP Amendment To S.106 TP Act Inoperative After Parliamentary Amendment Of 2003 : Supreme Court

The Jharkhand High Court held that employers are liable to pay 10% interest on delayed payment of gratuity to employees. The Court noted that employers must ensure timely payment of dues under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, failing which they will be responsible for paying interest as compensation for the delay. The ruling clarified that the employer’s responsibility extends beyond the basic gratuity amount to include an interest component. The judgment ensures that employees are not financially disadvantaged due to employer delays and reinforces the legal protections afforded to workers under labor law.