CANARA BANK BY ITS M.D. vs DAMODHAR GOVIND IDOORKAR .

The Supreme Court modified the Karnataka High Court's order by directing Canara Bank to pay 50% of the back wages to respondent No.1, who was wrongfully terminated for allegedly producing a false caste certificate. The Court held that while the Division Bench's decision to award full back wages was not justified, the employee was entitled to partial relief due to the circumstances of the case. The ruling emphasized the need for a balanced approach in employment disputes involving caste certificates and reinstatement.