STATE OF U.P. vs NARENDRA BAHADUR SINGH .

The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's decision that the respondent is entitled to have his past services from 1st September 1970 to 1st May 1975 counted for pension and gratuity purposes. The Court emphasized that the respondent's resignation from the State Agricultural Marketing Office and subsequent appointment in the Krishi Utpadan Mandi Parishad does not negate the counting of his previous service. The ruling clarifies the interpretation of service continuity for pension benefits under relevant service rules.