STATE OF KARNATAKA vs KARNATAKA STATE PATELS SANGHA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant retrospective compassionate allowance to Ex-hereditary Patels under the Karnataka Village Offices Abolition Act, 1961, specifically stating that they are entitled to Rs.100/- per month from August 1, 1979, and Rs.500/- from July 1, 1990. The Court emphasized that the Patels and Shanbhogues are similarly situated, thus justifying equal treatment in the grant of allowances. The Court affirmed the High Court's orders, ensuring the Patels receive the same benefits as the Shanbhogues.