Y.Yohannan vs State Of M.P.& Ors

The Supreme Court held that the Division Bench of the High Court erred in reducing the back wages from 50% to 25% awarded by the Single Judge, as the State did not challenge the latter's order. The Court emphasized that in an appeal for enhancement of back wages, the appellate court should not reduce the amount already granted without justification. Consequently, the Court restored the original order of 50% back wages awarded by the Single Judge, setting aside the Division Bench's decision.