Sanat Kumar Dwivedi vs Dhar Jila Sahakari Bhoomi Vikas Bank ...

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's appeal regarding back wages after reinstatement, emphasizing that the appellant had accepted the reinstatement order dated 12.5.1978, which explicitly stated he would not receive back wages. The Court referenced the precedent in State of Punjab and Ors. v. Krishan Niwas, affirming that the appellant's subsequent claims for back wages were not maintainable due to his acceptance of the reinstatement terms. The ruling clarified that while the appellant would not receive back wages, his continuity of service and other benefits would remain intact.