Maharashtra Sahakari Bank Settles 25% Gratuity

Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat

Order Date: 23 August 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Maharashtra State Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai (petitioner) vs Faiqullah AmirKha Pathan & Ors (respondents, employees).
• Origin: Special Leave Petitions (C) Nos. 26719/2025, 27164/2025, 27018/2025, 29046/2025 arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 30‑06‑2025 in WP No. 3197/2025 of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay at Nagpur.
• Issue: Gratuity claims of respondents against the bank.
• Settlement: Bank to pay 25% of original gratuity amount plus 1% interest per case; payment to be made on 24‑08‑2026. Respondents to accept payment without prejudice to claim remaining balance from other employers and to withdraw claims against the bank thereafter.

Final Outcome

• The settlement is approved; all pending Special Leave Petitions and applications are disposed of in accordance with the agreement. An award will be drawn accordingly.

Topics: Gratuity Settlement, Labor Dispute