Salim Ali Centre For Ornithology And ... vs Mathew K. Sebastian

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant back wages to the respondent, who was dismissed from service in 1996 and had successfully challenged his termination. The court confirmed the High Court's order for the management to pay back wages with interest for the period he was out of employment, emphasizing the importance of fair treatment in employment matters. The petitioners' challenge to the High Court's ruling was dismissed, reinforcing the principle of employee rights.