Y.YOHANNAN vs STATE OF M.P..

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 decrease the amount already granted. The Court reinstated the order of the Single Judge, thereby affirming the entitlement of the appellant to 50% back wages.