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 confirmed the appellant's entitlement to gratuity. The Court emphasized that the High Court should not have re-appreciated evidence when the authorities had already determined the facts. The Court reinstated the orders for payment of gratuity along with interest, affirming the appellant's rights under Section 4 of the Act.