Union Of India vs Nasim Akhtar

The Supreme Court modified the High Court's order regarding back wages, reducing the awarded amount from 50% to 25%. The Court held that the High Court erred in granting full back wages without establishing that the respondent was not gainfully employed during the period of unemployment. The appeal was disposed of with the modification of the impugned order, affirming the need for a clear finding on employment status before awarding back wages.