STATE OF U.P. vs EX.PILOT OFFICER ARUN GOVIL

The Supreme Court held that the respondent's appointment was contractual, valid only until 30th August 1985, and no extension was granted thereafter. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to award salary up to that date but set aside the Review order allowing reinstatement based on an interim order, which did not confer such entitlement. The Court clarified that the interim order could not override the merits of the case, leading to the conclusion that the Review order was unsustainable.