M.P. State Electricity Board & Anr vs S.K. Yadav

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of back wages for a Homeopathic Doctor who was transferred and subsequently remained absent without authorization. The Court examined the applicability of the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1965, and upheld the disciplinary action taken against the respondent, confirming the penalty of reduction of pay and stoppage of increments. The Court ruled that the respondent was not entitled to back wages due to his unauthorized absence and misconduct as per the established rules.