BANSHI DHAR vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

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 unjust as the appellant did not remain in custody and had completed the necessary service tenure for pension eligibility under the Rajasthan Pension Rule, 1996. The Court overturned the High Court's decision, allowing the appellant's claim for back wages and pension benefits.