Director Of Education, Uttaranchal & ... vs Ved Prakash Joshi & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the application under Sections 14 and 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, and Article 215 of the Constitution, challenging the Allahabad High Court's directions regarding arrears of salary following the setting aside of a termination order. The Court held that the contempt court can issue directions to compel compliance with settled law, affirming that once a termination is set aside, the employee is entitled to back wages as if there was no break in service. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the High Court's decision that the applicant was entitled to arrears of salary from the date of termination to reinstatement.