Vinod Kanjibhai Bhagora vs The State Of Gujarat

The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal against the High Court's dismissal of a writ petition concerning the denial of pensionary benefits for prior service with the Central Government. The Court examined Rule 25 of the Gujarat Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2022, which governs the calculation of qualifying service for pension, and held that the Appellant's prior service could not be counted due to the unconditional resignation tendered. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming that the Appellant was only entitled to benefits for the period served under the State Government.