RANCHHODJI CHATURJI THAKORE vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition concerning the petitioner's dismissal from service following his conviction under Section 302 read with 34 IPC. The Court upheld the High Court's order for reinstatement but ruled that the petitioner was not entitled to back wages due to his involvement in a crime, which disabled him from performing his duties. The Court clarified that entitlement to back wages depends on the legality of disciplinary proceedings, which were not applicable in this case as the petitioner was convicted and incarcerated before his acquittal.