Bhagwan Dass & Anr vs Punjab State Electricity Board

The Supreme Court ruled that Section 47 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 mandates that no employee who acquires a disability during service can be dismissed or demoted. The Court emphasized the protective nature of this provision, holding that the Punjab State Electricity Board's denial of the appellant's lawful dues constituted a violation of his rights under the Act. The Court ordered the Board to comply with the statutory obligations towards the appellant, thereby reinforcing the legal protections for employees with disabilities.