MAIMOONA KHATUN AND ANR. vs STATE OF U.P. AND ANR.

The Supreme Court held that in cases of reinstatement after dismissal, the limitation period for claiming arrears of salary begins from the date of reinstatement, not the date of dismissal. The Court ruled that the appellants, being the widow and daughter of Zamirul Hassan, were entitled to recover arrears of salary amounting to Rs. 3035-5-0, as the employee was illegally prevented from duty. The High Court's acceptance of the limitation plea was overturned, affirming the trial court's findings regarding the illegal termination and reinstatement.