S.K.DUA vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, a retired Engineer-in-Chief, was entitled to interest on withheld retiral benefits due to delayed payment, which violated Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that the withholding of benefits without justification constituted arbitrary action. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition was set aside, directing the authorities to pay the claimed interest.