Acquittal Of Employee In Criminal Case Does Not Automatically Entitle Him To Full Pay & Back Wages For Suspension Period: Bombay High Court

In an important ruling dated 30 March 2026, the Bombay High Court clarified that an employee’s acquittal in a criminal case does not automatically entitle him to full salary and back wages for the suspension period. The Court emphasized that such entitlement depends on the discretion of the competent authority under applicable service rules and the specific facts of each case. Background of the Case The case was filed by…