The Economic Times

Employee denied salary for more than three years due to pending disciplinary case; he fights and wins in Odisha HC; court directs state govt to release dues

The Odisha High Court has ordered the state government to release pending salary for an employee denied wages for over three years due to a stalled disciplinary case. The court emphasized the right to livelihood under Article 21, stating that withholding salary infringes upon basic human dignity. This landmark ruling ensures the employee receives dues, while the disciplinary proceedings continue separately.