Can Principal Employers Escape Gratuity Liability? Calcutta HC Reignites the Debate

In a significant ruling dated 30 June 2025, the Calcutta High Court, in Shibaprasad Sutradhar vs. The State of West Bengal & Ors. (WPA 3503 of 2025), examined whether a principal employer can be held liable for gratuity when workers are engaged through contractors. The Court held that a principal employer cannot escape gratuity liability […]