( 1 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY, BENCH AT AURANGABAD WRIT PETITION NO. 4009 OF 2010 The Janarth, Aurangabad PETITIONER VERSUS The State of Maharashtra & another RESPONDENTS ..... Mr. V.P. Latange, advocate for the petitioner. ..... [CORAM : V.R. KINGAONKAR, J.] [DATE : 3rd May, 2010] PER COURT : 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner. 2. The only question involved is whether gratuity payable to the employee can be attached, freezed or otherwise withheld. The impugned order reveals that the forfeiture sought by the petitioner is not permissible under the law. There is no substantial reason to interfere with the impugned order. The petition is, therefore, dismissed. No costs. [ V.R. KINGAONKAR ] JUDGE NPJ/wp4009-2010 ( 2 )