SR. SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT OF POST OFFICES vs GURSEWAK SINGH

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of entitlement to gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 for part-time employees, specifically Gramin Dak Sewaks. The court held that the definition of 'employee' under the Act includes part-time workers, thus entitling Respondent No. 1 to gratuity despite their voluntary resignation. The judgment clarified the applicability of the Act to part-time employees and reinforced their rights under labor laws.