STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANR. vs IQBAL SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the reduction of pension and gratuity under the Punjab Civil Service Rules, specifically referencing rules 5.27 and 6.13. The Court affirmed that the government had the authority to impose a cut in pension based on the unsatisfactory service record of the respondent as per rule 6.4. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the legality of the government's decision to apply a 10% cut in the pension and gratuity.