Pandurang Dnyandev Hankare vs Rajshree Shahu Government Servants ...

The Supreme Court directed the respondent Bank to disburse the undisputed portion of gratuity payable to the appellant up to 15.10.1993 within two weeks, while also requesting the High Court to expedite the disposal of pending writ petitions. The Court emphasized that the payment of gratuity is without prejudice to the respondent's contentions. The judgment underscores the importance of timely payment of gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.