P&H: Upholds Forfeiture of Bank Employee’s Gratuity After Corruption Conviction
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld the forfeiture of gratuity payable to a former Union Bank of India employee who was convicted under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court, however, directed the Bank to grant him leave encashment for 240 days with 9% annual interest.
Justice Sude epti Sharma was hearing a writ petition filed by J.K. Nehray against Union Bank of India and its officials. The petitioner had challenged orders forfeiting Rs 2,19,300 from his gratuity and had also sought payment of leave encashment and other retiral benefits.
The petitioner submitted that...
