STATE OF U.P. vs ARVIND KUMAR SRIVASTAVA .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Uttar Pradesh Public Services Tribunal, affirming the High Court's dismissal of the State's appeal. The Court emphasized that the respondents, who were similarly situated to those previously granted relief, were entitled to the same benefits under Article 14 of the Constitution of India. The Court noted that the principle of equality before the law necessitates extending benefits to identically placed individuals, regardless of their timing in approaching the court.