KARSHANBHAI RAMJIBHAI JALADIYA vs DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER AND ANR.

The Supreme Court, in a service law matter, held that the appellants, who had been denied reinstatement while their juniors were retained, were entitled to enhanced compensation of Rs. 6,50,000 each due to prolonged litigation. The Court noted that the initial compensation of Rs. 1,85,000 was inadequate given the circumstances. Additionally, it granted preferential appointment to one appellant for future vacancies, clarifying that the judgment is based on the peculiar facts of the case and shall not serve as a precedent.