SHRI DIGVIJAY WOOLLEN MILLS LTD. ETC. vs MAHENDRA PRATAPRAI BUCH ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed the calculation of gratuity for monthly-rated employees under Section 4(2) of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Court held that 'fifteen days’ wages' should be calculated based on the employee's wages for 26 working days rather than simply halving the monthly wages for a 30-day month. The Court affirmed the decisions of the Controlling Authority and the appellate authority, thereby upholding the employee's claim for additional gratuity.