Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd vs Devdan Kesha Gamit Karbhari Falia

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd., setting aside the High Court's order which had disposed of the case as infructuous due to the respondent's superannuation. The Court emphasized that a decision on the merits regarding the respondent's service is necessary before any consequential orders, including retiral benefits, can be made. The case was remitted to the High Court for re-decision on its merits, with a directive to resolve the matter within four months.