BSES YAMUNA POWER LTD. vs GHANSHYAM CHAND SHARMA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision granting pensionary benefits to the first respondent, emphasizing that his resignation did not equate to forfeiture of past service. The Court clarified that the interpretation of resignation versus voluntary retirement must consider the statutory provisions and the intent behind pension rules. The ruling established that employees should not be denied pension benefits solely based on the terminology used in their resignation, thereby reinforcing the principle of equitable treatment under pension laws.