K PONNAMMA vs STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition challenging the Kerala High Court's judgment regarding the reinstatement of the petitioner under the Kerala Service Rules after her acquittal in a criminal case under Sections 302 and 201 IPC. The Court held that Rule 56 mandates the competent authority to consider the payment of full salary during the period of suspension at the time of reinstatement, and the authority's discretion in denying back wages was found to be in accordance with the Rules. The Court concluded that no error was committed by the High Court warranting interference.