STATE OF U.P . vs BALESHWAR SINGH .

The Supreme Court examined the issue of transfer and salary deprivation of an employee, Baleshwar Singh, following the bifurcation of Uttar Pradesh into Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh under the U.P. Reorganization Act, 2000. Despite mutual consent for transfer to Uttarakhand, Singh was deprived of salary and benefits, raising questions about the implementation of transfer policies and rights of employees post-reorganization. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to established transfer policies and ensuring employee rights are protected during state bifurcation. The judgment underscores the need for proper administrative procedures to safeguard employee entitlements in reorganization scenarios.