BALDEV SINGH vs U.O.I. .

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, seeking arrears of pay and pension. The Court found that the appellant, despite being acquitted of criminal charges, failed to report for duty after his reinstatement, which justified the denial of his claims for salary and pension for the period he did not serve. The Court emphasized that entitlement to salary is contingent upon actual service rendered, thus affirming the High Court's decision.