UNION OF INDIA vs RAM KUMAR THAKUR

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of the appeal by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court on the grounds of the appeal becoming infructuous due to the respondent's reinstatement was incorrect. The Court clarified that implementation of a judgment does not preclude the right to appeal and that the merits of the case should still be heard. The Court set aside the High Court's order and directed that the writ appeal be heard on its merits, establishing that interim compliance does not negate the appeal process.