The Karnataka High Court has ordered the payment of legal costs against Wipro after finding that the company unnecessarily prolonged a legal battle with a former employee. The bench said Wipro’s conduct resulted in avoidable litigation and instructed the IT major to pay expenses incurred by the ex-staffer in pursuing justice. Background: The Dispute Between Wipro and Ex-Employee The case originated from a dispute between Wipro and a former employee — identified in court records as an engineer — over issues arising at the end of the individual’s employment. Legal proceedings were initiated after the employee claimed termination or unjust treatment linked to service conditions, leading to a prolonged battle in the Karnataka High Court for relief and compensation. The company contested claims and repeatedly took legal positions that extended the duration of the case. High Court’s Verdict: Costs Imposed In its order, the Karnataka High Court observed that Wipro’s legal strategy unnecessarily stretched litigation, compelling the ex-employee to incur multiple rounds of legal expenses and court appearances over an extended period. To temper this conduct and discourage such protracted disputes, the court directed Wipro to pay ₹50,000 in costs to the former employee. The sum is intended to partly… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
