Sreekantadatta P.S. vs Employees' State Insurance ...

The Supreme Court held that the insignificant interval between the date of judgment and the introduction of a new scheme justified extending its benefits to the appellant, despite the filing of a special leave petition. The Court concluded that the prosecution against the appellant would be withdrawn, and he would not be required to serve the sentence of imprisonment. This decision emphasizes the importance of timely legislative changes in relation to ongoing legal proceedings.