Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Bengaluru Techie Wins Legal Battle After Uganda Assignment Dispute
An IT professional named Rakshith from Bengaluru had a legal dispute with his former employer, Locus IT Services.
He was sent to Uganda for a project in late 2019, but the project took longer than expected.
Rakshith ended up leaving the company in August 2020.
He sued the company because they owed him money, and the court agreed with him.
The court ordered the company to pay him money, plus interest.
Rakshith was also given back his original documents.
The company's decisions about his job were only told to him verbally.
Rakshith M V, an IT professional, won a legal battle against Locus IT Services.
He was assigned to a project in Kampala, Uganda in December 2019.
The assignment faced delays, and Rakshith resigned in August 2020.
The court ruled in his favor for unpaid dues with interest, plus documents.
Decisions, including pay cuts, were conveyed verbally by the managing director.
- Who
- Rakshith M V sued Locus IT Services Pvt Ltd.
- What
- Rakshith M V won a legal battle against Locus IT Services Pvt Ltd for unpaid dues.
- When
- The assignment was in December 2019 and he resigned in August 2020.
- Where
- The assignment was in Kampala, Uganda. Rakshith is from Bengaluru.
- Why
- Rakshith sued his former employer due to unpaid dues and other issues from an overseas assignment.
Rakshith's Perspective
Locus IT Services' Perspective
Unpaid Dues
Rakshith's Perspective
Rakshith's assignment to Kampala, Uganda resulted in financial issues and subsequent legal action
Locus IT Services' Perspective
Locus IT Services failed to fulfill the terms of Rakshith's employment, leading to a legal battle.
- Plaintiff
- Rakshith M V
- Defendant
- Locus IT Services Pvt Ltd
- Location of Assignment
- Kampala, Uganda
- Amount Won
- Rs 3 lakh + 6% annual interest
- Resignation Date
- August 2020
- Initial Employment
- September 2016