U.O.I. vs BABU LAL YADAV

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Rajasthan High Court which modified the punishment of a Border Security Force Constable from dismissal to the stoppage of six grade increments with future effect, while denying him back wages. The Court noted that the respondent's prolonged absence was due to medical reasons, which the Union of India was aware of. However, the Court modified the High Court's order to deny back wages from the date of filing the writ petition, emphasizing that the respondent's situation was self-invited. The appeal was disposed of with this modification, affirming the punishment but ensuring it did not affect retiral benefits.