STATE OF U.P. & ANR. vs JOGENDRA SINGH & ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the respondent, who voluntarily retired before the amendment to Fundamental Rule 56(e) was enacted, is not entitled to the benefit of the additional service for pension and gratuity purposes. The Court distinguished the case from D.S. Nakara & Ors. v. Union of India, emphasizing that there was no arbitrary cut-off date in the current case. The appeal by the State of U.P. was allowed, overturning the High Court's decision granting the respondent additional service benefits.