LAWS(DLH)-2025-7-179

ABHIJIT MISHRA Vs. WIPRO LTD.

Decided On July 14, 2025
Abhijit Mishra Appellant
V/S
WIPRO LTD. Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The plaintiff has filed the present suit, claiming damages amounting to Rs.2,10,00,000.00 for alleged defamation by his employer, asserting that the imputations made in the termination letter are contrary to the employment contract and have caused serious injury to the plaintiff's reputation and goodwill.

(2.) The following prayers have been made by the plaintiff in the plaint: -

(3.) The plaintiff was employed by the defendant i.e., Wipro Limited, as a Principal Consultant from 14/3/2018 until 5/6/2020. His employment was governed by a contract (hereinafter referred to as the "employment contract") and Clause 10 thereof expressly provided that the employment could be terminated without any reason, by either party upon serving the requisite notice period, i.e., one month during the probationary period and two months after confirmation.