STATE OF U.P. vs DHIRAJ SINGH

The Supreme Court clarified that the quashing of the termination of service does not automatically entitle the respondent to back wages, but only to reinstatement and continuity in service for the purpose of retiral benefits. The Court upheld the decision of the Allahabad High Court, which had dismissed the Special Appeal regarding the termination dated 17.3.1998. The ruling emphasizes that reinstatement does not equate to entitlement for back wages, particularly when the respondent has already retired.