Punjab State Civil Supplies Corp. Ltd vs Sikander Singh

The Supreme Court addressed the liability of the Respondents, who were dismissed from service due to alleged negligence leading to shortages of wheat stocks. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate defendant No. 1, Tilak Raj, subject to his depositing the remaining bags of wheat, while denying back wages. The Court also affirmed the dismissal of the civil suit against defendant No. 2, emphasizing the distinction in their roles and responsibilities regarding stock management under relevant service law principles.