UNION OF INDIA vs BALBIR SINGH DHARNI .

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Union of India, emphasizing that the High Court had only directed the reconsideration of the matter and the issuance of a speaking order without rendering a decision on the merits. The Court held that the respondent is entitled to all consequential benefits following the quashing of the impugned order, reinforcing the necessity for compliance with the High Court's judgment expeditiously due to the respondent's prolonged absence from service.