In Brief
This appeal concerned a deceased employee's entitlement to back wages following voluntary relinquishment of service. The employee had failed to report for duty after 1986 despite a newspaper advertisement requiring him to do so, leading to his termination. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's denial of full back wages for the 23-year absence, finding the relinquishment was voluntary. However, on compassionate grounds considering the deceased employee's widow and children, the Court awarded additional compensation of Rs. 1 lakh, payable within six weeks with penal interest at 12% per annum for delayed payment."
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