State Of M P And Ors vs Hitkishore Goswami

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision affirming the Writ Court's order allowing the respondent's claim for pension benefits, including service from 02.07.1963 to 02.01.1966. The Court found that the respondent's resignation did not negate his right to count prior service for pension calculations, rejecting the State's arguments of delay and laches. The Court held that the respondent was entitled to have his entire service period considered for pension purposes under relevant service rules.