BABU LAL vs STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the appellant's services as a Sub-Inspector was illegal as it occurred during the pendency of criminal proceedings, which ultimately resulted in his acquittal. The Court established that an employee suspended due to pending criminal charges is entitled to reinstatement upon acquittal. The Court reversed the High Court's decision, affirming the appellant's right to regularization under the Government notification dated 1.1.1980, which allows for the regularization of ad-hoc employees after two years of service.