https://www.scconline.com/blog/post/2018/08/16/forfeiture-of-gratuity-is-not-automatic-on-dismissal-from-service-is-subject-to-section-45-6-of-payment-of-gratuity-act-sc/
Forfeiture of gratuity is not automatic on dismissal from service, is subject to Section 4(5) & (6) of Payment of Gratuity Act: SC