STATE OF U.P. AND ANR. versus VED PAL SINGH AND ANR.

STATE OF U.P. AND ANR. versus VED PAL SINGH AND ANR.

On equitable consideration and in light of confidential reports indicating doubtful integrity, respondent is not entitled to back wages even though acquitted by criminal court.

Parties
Appellant: STATE OF U.P.; Respondent: VED PAL SINGH; Appellant: ANR.; Respondent: ANR.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
07 October 1996
Procedural Posture
Appeal by Special Leave / Final Order
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Back Wages, Removal From Service, Integrity of Public Servant, Reinstatement After Acquittal
Service Law Back Wages Removal From Service Integrity of Public Servant Reinstatement After Acquittal

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Parties

STATE OF U.P.

Appellant

VED PAL SINGH

Respondent

ANR.

Appellant

ANR.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal by Special Leave / Final Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Entitlement of back wages to public servant removed from service, subsequently acquitted of criminal charges
  2. 2 Impact of confidential reports and integrity on back wage claims

Ratio Decidendi

On equitable consideration and in light of confidential reports indicating doubtful integrity, respondent is not entitled to back wages even though acquitted by criminal court.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Order directing payment of back wages set aside
  • No costs