BCH ELECTRIC LIMITED vs PRADEEP MEHRA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the Letters Patent Appeal, affirming the Single Judge's decision regarding the interpretation of the Trust Deed and the Gratuity Scheme under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Court clarified that the terms of the Trust Deed and the Rules govern the rights of the employees concerning gratuity, emphasizing that no legal claim exists outside these provisions. The judgment reinforces the principle that gratuity entitlements must align with the statutory framework provided by the Act.