State Of U.P. & Ors vs Dhiraj Singh

The Supreme Court clarified that the quashing of the termination of service does not entitle the employee to back wages, but only to reinstatement and continuity in service for the purpose of retiral benefits. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the termination order, emphasizing that the respondent's retirement means he is entitled to continuity in service without any claim for back wages. The appeal by the State of Uttar Pradesh was disposed of accordingly.