KHANDESH COLLEGE EDUCATION vs ARJUN HARI NARKHEDE .

The Supreme Court addressed the entitlement of Lecturers/Demonstrators at Moolji Jeitha College for earned leave encashment upon retirement, referencing Statutes 424(3) and 424(C) of the University of Pune and Section 115(xii) of the Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994. The Court upheld the High Court's ruling that these statutes are constitutional and applicable, affirming that the respondents are entitled to encashment of their unutilized earned leave. The decision reinforced the principle that beneficial provisions for employees cannot be deemed ultra vires the Constitution.