M.P. STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD 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 held that the respondent was not entitled to back wages due to his unauthorized absence, which constituted grave misconduct under the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1965. The Court emphasized that the disciplinary action taken against the respondent was justified based on the proven charges of misconduct, specifically under the provisions of the M.P. Civil Service Rules and the Leave Rules.