The Life Insurance Corporation Of India vs Sri Kalappa M. Sankad (D) Thr. Lrs. .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the termination order of Mr. Kalappa under the principles of service law, emphasizing that there was no valid ground for termination. The Court noted that Mr. Kalappa's death during the proceedings rendered reinstatement moot, but the issue of back wages for his legal representatives remained. The Court directed that back wages be calculated and paid, as the termination was found unjustified, despite the absence of evidence regarding Mr. Kalappa's employment status post-termination.