Ranjit Singh vs State Of Punjab & Ors

The Supreme Court held that an employee who suffers injuries while on duty is entitled to reimbursement of medical expenses and salary during hospitalization, even if no formal leave was sanctioned. The Court emphasized that the appellant's inability to attend work was due to circumstances beyond his control, thus warranting compensation under the relevant service rules. The appeals against the dismissal of the Writ Petition and Review Petition were allowed, directing the respondents to pay the appellant's medical expenses and salary for the period of hospitalization.