State Of Punjab And Anr vs H.B. Molhotra

The Supreme Court upheld the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order directing the State of Punjab to release the retiral benefits of the respondent, an employee who voluntarily retired amidst disciplinary proceedings. The Court emphasized that the delay in payment was unjustified, particularly given the respondent's advanced age and health issues. The Court clarified that the provisions of Rule 592 of the Punjab Civil Service Rules, 1969, were not applicable in this case, affirming the High Court's decision to dismiss the review application filed by the State.