STATE OF HARYANA vs K.N. DUTT

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the deduction of Rs. 24,996 from the petitioner's Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) was illegal, as it was not supported by proper legal grounds. The Court emphasized that while recovery of government dues from gratuity is permissible, it must be conducted in accordance with established legal principles and due process. The Court ordered the State of Haryana and the Accountant General to refund the deducted amount along with interest at 18% per annum, thereby affirming the High Court's ruling.