Union Of India & Ors vs Balbir Singh Dharni & Ors

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Union of India, emphasizing that the High Court's order merely directed reconsideration of the matter and did not render a decision on merits. The Court held that the petitioner is entitled to all consequential benefits arising from the quashing of the impugned order, reinforcing the necessity for a speaking order in accordance with law. The Court mandated compliance with the High Court's judgment expeditiously, given the respondent's prolonged absence from service.