STATE OF PUNJAB vs J.L. GUPTA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision directing the State of Punjab to pay pensionary benefits to ex-employees who retired before 31st March 1985, based on a notification dated 9th July 1985. The Court clarified that the benefits conferred by the notification apply only to those who retired after the stipulated date, while those retired prior are governed by the rules at the time of their retirement. The Court distinguished this case from Dr. Asa Singh's case, emphasizing that different sets of rules apply to different categories of retirees, thus affirming the financial implications of the notification's effective date.