LatestCorporate Compliance 9 October 2026
Allahabad High Court Orders Gratuity for Teacher Retiring at 62
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a teacher who chose to retire at age 62, instead of the statutory age 60, is still entitled to the full gratuity payment under Indian labour law. The court ordered the employer to pay the gratuity amount plus six percent interest, emphasizing that the employee’s right to gratuity is not lost by retiring after the standard age limit.
The Allahabad High Court has ordered payment of gratuity to a teacher who retired at 62, two years beyond the usual retirement age of 60.
- The court directed the employer to pay the full gratuity amount plus 6% interest.
- It clarified that the statutory retirement age does not strip an employee of gratuity rights under current labour codes.
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