Banshi Dhar vs State Of Rajasthan And Anr

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, a Patwari, was wrongfully denied back wages after being acquitted of charges under Section 5(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 161 IPC. The Court emphasized that the denial of back wages was not justified as the appellant had not been in custody and had served a substantial period of pensionable service. The Court overturned the High Court's decision, allowing the appellant to receive his back wages and pension benefits under the Rajasthan Pension Rule, 1996.