S.K. Dua vs State Of Haryana & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, a retired Engineer-in-Chief, was entitled to interest on delayed payment of retiral benefits withheld by the government, which violated Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that the non-payment of interest was arbitrary and unreasonable, and that the appellant had a right to claim interest under the Administrative Instructions issued by the Government. The Court overturned the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition, allowing the appellant's claim for interest on the withheld amount.