Dismissed, convicted employee cannot claim back wages- SC

A person who was convicted for an offence and removed from service cannot claim back wages even if he was acquitted later, the Supreme Court ruled in the case, Corp Mithilesh Vs Union of India. Merely because he is acquitted, he is not entitled to back wages and other consequential benefits, the court said. Corp. Mithilesh Kumar @ Mithilesh Singh Vs. Union of India & Ors. (Supreme Court) O R D E R Delay condoned. Leave granted. Heard learned counsel for the appellant and learned Additional Solicitor General for the respondent- Union of India. Brief facts which are necessa...