STATE OF U.P. vs VED PAL SINGH

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of back wages for a public servant removed from service due to a conviction under Section 409 IPC, later acquitted. The Court held that the respondent was not entitled to back wages as his integrity was in question, supported by poor confidential reports. The judgment emphasized that reinstatement and back wages should be considered with caution, particularly in cases involving corruption, and that the conduct of public servants must be objectively evaluated.