RAJASTHAN STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPN. vs SHYAM BIHARI LAL GUPTA

The Supreme Court held that the decree for termination of the employee was declaratory in nature and did not include any direction for back wages. Citing the principles from Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation v. Ladulal Mali and A.P.S.R.T.C. v. S. Narsaguod, the Court emphasized that without a specific direction for monetary benefits, the employee was not entitled to back wages for the period of absence. Consequently, the High Court's order granting back wages was set aside, and the appeal was allowed.