SATBIR SINGH vs CHIEF OF THE ARMY STAFF,NEW DELHI&ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's decision to deny salary and terminal benefits for the intervening period after setting aside the appellant's discharge from service was unjustified. The Court emphasized that once the termination is deemed unsustainable, the appellant is entitled to benefits for the intervening period under the principles of service law. The Court allowed the appeal, directing that the intervening period be counted for terminal benefits, thereby overturning the High Court's order.