Legal update
Published
25 Oct 2026
Source date
24 Oct 2026
Bengaluru Court Rules Willis Towers Watson's Termination of Whistleblower Wrongful, Awards Over ₹3.67 Crore Damages
Why it matters
A Bengaluru Court has ruled that Willis Towers Watson wrongfully terminated a whistleblower and ordered the payment of damages exceeding ₹3.67 crore. The court additionally awarded compensation for mental agony and injury to the plaintiff's professional life.
Key points
- The court held the termination of the whistleblower by Willis Towers Watson to be wrongful.
- Special damages amounting to ₹3,67,97,082 were awarded to the plaintiff.
- The court granted ₹10 lakh as compensation for mental agony, anguish, and harassment.
- Each defendant found liable was directed to pay an additional ₹2 lakh for injury caused to the plaintiff's professional life.
What changed
The termination of a whistleblower by Willis Towers Watson was declared wrongful, accompanied by an order directing the payment of substantial special damages and compensation.
Who it affects
Willis Towers Watson, corporate employers, and corporate whistleblowers.
Jurisdiction
India
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