The Karnataka government informed the High Court that ACP Vikash Kumar, suspended after the Chinnaswamy stampede, has been reinstated. The Court disposed of the related petitions following his return to duty.
The Supreme Court ruled that pension cannot be denied to government employees without a specific rule allowing such denial. It emphasized that pension is a rightful benefit and not a privilege that can be arbitrarily withheld. The Court stated, “Denial of pensionary benefits to an employee must emanate from any rule enabling the government for such denial.” This judgment reinforces legal protections for retired government employees.
