M.C. Chamaraju vs Hind Nippon Rural Industrial (P) Ltd

The Supreme Court held that the Division Bench of the High Court erred in setting aside the orders of the Controlling Authority and Appellate Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, which had determined the appellant's entitlement to gratuity. The Court emphasized that the High Court should not have re-appreciated evidence and that the finding of 'functional unity' among different units where the appellant worked was valid. Consequently, the Supreme Court restored the orders of the lower authorities, affirming the appellant's right to gratuity and interest as per the Act.