DARSHAN SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the lower courts that the appellant, a government employee, was entitled to full pay and allowances for the period of suspension from 25.5.1965 to 28.4.1978, as he was acquitted in a criminal case of embezzlement. The Court emphasized that the period of suspension should be treated as duty for all intents and purposes under relevant service rules. The Court also ruled that the appellant was entitled to consideration for crossing the efficiency bar and granted him interest at 12% per annum on the awarded amount, affirming the lower courts' decisions.