Wipro asked to pay ₹2 lakh to ex-employee over termination letter
The Delhi High Court has made a significant ruling in favor of a former Wipro employee, Abhijit Mishra, who was terminated by the company in 2018. The court has directed Wipro Limited to pay ₹2 lakh in damages to Mishra after finding that his termination letter was defamatory in nature.
Mishra had sought ₹2.1 crore in damages and a fresh termination letter, alleging that the original one damaged his professional reputation. The company’s termination-relieving letter had described Mishra’s conduct as “malicious”.
The incident dates back to 2018 when Mishra was employed with Wipro’s IT services division. He was terminated by the company on grounds of misconduct and breach of company policy. Mishra, however, disputed the allegations and claimed that his termination was unfair and unjust.
The termination letter issued by Wipro described Mishra’s conduct as “malicious” and stated that he had “engaged in deliberate and intentional acts of misconduct”. The letter also warned Mishra that his actions could have serious consequences for his career and reputation.
Mishra felt that the termination letter was defamatory and damaged his professional reputation. He approached the Delhi High Court seeking damages and a fresh termination letter. The court heard the case and delivered a verdict in favor of Mishra.
The court found that the termination letter issued by Wipro was indeed defamatory and caused harm to Mishra’s reputation. The court also noted that the company had failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the allegations made against Mishra.
The court’s verdict is a significant one for employees who have been terminated by their employers. It highlights the importance of ensuring that termination letters are fair, reasonable, and do not contain defamatory language.
In recent years, there have been several cases of employees being terminated by their employers without just cause. In some cases, the termination letters issued by the companies have been found to be defamatory and have caused harm to the employees’ reputations.
The Wipro case is a reminder to employers that they must ensure that termination letters are carefully drafted and do not contain language that could be perceived as defamatory. Employers must also ensure that they have sufficient evidence to support the allegations made against employees before issuing termination letters.
The court’s verdict is also a significant one for employees who have been terminated without just cause. It provides a legal remedy for employees who have been harmed by defamatory termination letters and gives them a chance to seek damages and a fresh termination letter.
In conclusion, the Delhi High Court’s verdict in favor of Abhijit Mishra is a significant one for employees who have been terminated by their employers. It highlights the importance of ensuring that termination letters are fair, reasonable, and do not contain defamatory language. Employers must take note of the court’s verdict and ensure that they comply with the law when terminating employees.
