Western Coal Fields Ltd. vs Manohar Govinda Fulzele 2025 INSC 233 - Gratuity Act - Forfeiture - Criminal Proceedings

Is forfeiture of gratuity permissible, in the event of termination of service on misconduct, which can be categorised as an act constituting an offence involving moral turpitude; without there being any conviction in a criminal case or even a criminal proceeding having been initiated?