RAMESH KUMAR vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of Ramesh Kumar's writ petition challenging the denial of pay and allowances for the period from 01.08.1997 to 13.11.2000, citing the principle of 'no work no pay' as per the Army Act. The Court noted that the appellant was not entitled to pay during the period of dismissal despite being reinstated. The Court affirmed the decisions of the lower courts, emphasizing the importance of discipline criteria for promotion under Section 39(a) and Section 63 of the Army Act.