EXE.ENGINEER,WATER SERVICES DIV.HARYANA vs KARTAR SINGH

The Supreme Court modified the High Court's order regarding back wages awarded to a reinstated employee, holding that the respondent, who was a Chaukidar, was entitled to only 25% of back wages instead of 50%. The Court found no evidence that the respondent was not in gainful employment during the period of discontinuation. The appeal was allowed in part, directing the appellant to pay the modified amount within four months from the date of the award.