Odisha high court upholds 10% interest on delayed gratuity for retired bank officer

The Orissa high court has ruled in favour of a retired bank officer. The court upheld a 10% interest on delayed gratuity payment. The Odisha State Cooperative Bank was fined Rs 20,000 for wasting court time. The bank’s petition challenging the gratuity payment order was dismissed. The court emphasised legal ethics for lawyers.