DIWAKAR PRAKASH MISHRA vs SHREE KANT MISHRA .

The Supreme Court set aside the Allahabad High Court's dismissal of a special appeal regarding the salary of an ad hoc principal, holding that the appeal should have been decided on merits rather than being dismissed as infructuous due to the appellant's retirement. The Court directed that the appeal be restored and decided by a Division Bench within three months, emphasizing the need for a reasoned order. The outcome reinstates the appellant's right to a fair hearing regarding his salary and benefits.