Justice M. Vijayaraghavan vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court held that the entire period of service of the first respondent, from 11 May 1981 to 31 July 2014 and from 25 September 2014 to 4 July 2016, should be considered for computing her pensionary benefits despite a gap in service. The Court interpreted Article 217 and Article 221 of the Constitution, along with Section 14 of the High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954, affirming that the gap does not constitute a break in service for pension purposes. The appeal by the Union of India was dismissed, upholding the High Court's decision.