Reviewed case brief
Deena Nath v. National Fertilizers Ltd.
AIR 1992 SC 457
## Summary
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 1992
- Subjects
- Labour Law II
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-28
Rule established
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 applies to all employees who have completed 5 years of continuous service. Termination of service for any reason (including retrenchment) does not disentitle an employee from gratuity if the qualifying period is met. Forfeiture under Section 4(6) applies only for specific acts of misconduct.
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AIR 1992 SC 457
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