BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD. vs DEVDAN KESHA GAMIT KARBHARI FALIA

The Supreme Court held that the appeal was allowed as the previous order was set aside due to the respondent reaching the age of superannuation, which rendered the petition infructuous. The Court emphasized that a decision on the merits regarding the legality of the order of reinstatement must be made before any consequential orders, including retiral benefits, can be granted. The case was remitted to the High Court for re-decision on its merits, with a directive to dispose of the matter within four months.