EMMANUEL LALITH KUMAR vs THE ORTHODOX SYRIAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY (R)

The Supreme Court addressed a dispute involving disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Mahesh Rao, reinstating him without back-wages but with reasonable compensation. The Court held that he should be treated as continuously in service from the date of termination in 2007 for all purposes, including the fixation of increments, while actual monetary benefits would only be applicable from the date of reinstatement on 16.03.2018. The Court directed compliance with these orders within specified timeframes, thereby modifying the impugned order.