Upekshit Samaj Kalyan ... vs Education Officer (Secondary) & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Bombay High Court regarding the reinstatement of the respondent teacher, confirming that his appointment was against a permanent vacancy and that he was deemed to have completed his probation period. The Court ruled that while reinstatement was warranted, the respondent was only entitled to 50% of back wages due to not having worked during the period. The appeal was disposed of with this modification, affirming the lower tribunals' findings without interference under Article 136 of the Constitution.