STATE OF U.P. vs JAWAHAR LAL BHATIA

The Supreme Court held that while the withholding of pensionary benefits can be justified under the relevant rules, the reduction of 75% of the respondent's pension was excessive given the nature of the charges. The Court modified the High Court's order, allowing only a 25% reduction in pension, emphasizing that no punishment could be imposed post-retirement. The appeal was partly allowed, directing the State to calculate and pay the adjusted pension within three months.