Media Services Pvt Ltd vs Commissioner General of Labour and others – CA WRIT NO.372/2022-2023

In the case between Media Services Pvt Ltd and Commissioner General of Labour & Others, the court addressed the issue of whether the petitioner was entitled to forfeit the gratuity (and surcharge) payment on account of losses allegedly caused by the conduct of the 3rd respondent, as well as the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Labour to demand such payment under the Gratuity Act. The findings established that the petitioner had not produced sufficient documentary evidence to substantiate the claim linking losses directly to the 3rd respondent’s conduct. It was held that, although the petitioner may issue notices to the respondents, there was no justification to grant interim relief restraining the authority and actions of the Commissioner of Labour. The principle reaffirmed is that enti