P. Karuppaiah (D) Through Lrs. vs General Manager, Thiriuvalluvar ...

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision denying back wages to an employee for the period of his dismissal from 21.07.1994 to 31.08.1999, citing that reinstatement does not automatically entitle an employee to back wages unless expressly stated. The Court emphasized that the employee must prove he was not gainfully employed during the dismissal period to claim back wages, and reiterated the principle of 'No work-No pay'. The appeal was dismissed as lacking merit.