Civil Appeal · Supreme Court of India
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. v. Suryakand D. Lad & Ors.
| Citation | 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 961 |
|---|---|
| Date of judgment | 20 Sept 2026 |
| Petitioner / Appellant | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. |
| Respondent | Suryakand D. Lad & Ors. |
Holding
Principal employer not liable for gratuity of contractual workers absent an employer-employee relationship; Controlling Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act exceeded jurisdiction by deciding liability rather than merely computing dues.