Md. Fakhrul Islam @ Makhan Islam v. G.D. Tripathi, IAS and 2 Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Contempt petition alleging violation of a reinstatement order; the government revoked the petitioner's suspension and declared him deemed in service on the date of superannuation. The court declined to expand scope to treat suspension period as on duty and closed the contempt petition.
What did the court decide?
Contempt petition closed after suspension was revoked and petitioner declared deemed in service on date of retirement; liberty to make representation for treating suspension period as on duty.