B.S.N.L. & Ors vs Rajesh Kumar Saxena

The Supreme Court held that under Rule 10 of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules 1965, suspension does not constitute a punishment and evaporates upon superannuation. The Court ruled that the respondent, Rajesh Kumar Saxena, is entitled to provisional pension and release of provident fund, but other retiral benefits must await the outcome of ongoing disciplinary proceedings. The appeal was allowed to this extent, modifying the High Court's order regarding the release of benefits.