SEC.DEPT.OF ATOMIC ENERGY vs M.K.BAWANE

The Supreme Court upheld the policy of the Department of Atomic Energy that denies incentive increments to re-employed individuals whose spouses underwent sterilization prior to re-employment, as per the policy dated 18.9.2002. The Court found that the High Court erred in directing the appellants to grant the increment, emphasizing that re-employment constitutes a fresh employment status where prior benefits do not carry over. The appeal was allowed, reversing the High Court's decision.