JYOTIRMAY RAY vs THE FIELD GENERAL MANAGER, PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

The Supreme Court examined whether an employee who was compulsorily retired following departmental proceedings could claim terminal benefits such as leave encashment, provident fund, gratuity, and pension. The Court noted that the employee did not challenge the order of compulsory retirement but sought these benefits. The Court held that such benefits are not automatically forfeited upon compulsory retirement if the employee's conduct or the circumstances do not explicitly disqualify them, emphasizing the importance of procedural fairness and the principles of natural justice.