The Secretary, Local Self Government ... vs K. Chandran Etc.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether an employee convicted in a criminal case for integrity violations is entitled to receive their Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) while an appeal is pending. The court examined a Full Bench judgment from the Kerala High Court that favored the employees, resolving conflicting views from Division Benches. Ultimately, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the employees' right to receive their DCRG despite the ongoing appeal.