Judgment

KRISHNA IYER, J.:- This appeal which had been heard at some length ended up at a certain stage by a suggestion from the Court to the State to take a realistic view of the situation apart from the merits of the matter. A sum of Rs. 50,000/- had been deposited in the trial court by the State when a decree was passed against it and in favour of the appellant. This sum was withdrawn by the appellant although the decree itself was reversed by the High Court. In this court, the appellant put forward many contentions which were contested by the State-respondent. At the end of it all, we felt that without detailed consideration of the merits of the matter and having regard to the fact that the appellant was absolutely indigent, the Government may allow the appellant to keep a sum of Rupees 50,000/- in full settlement of all his claims including pensionary and other retiral benefits. Counsel for the State Shri Lalit today represents that the State has given respectful consideration to the Courts suggestion and his persuasion and has accepted the direction that a sum of Rs. 50,000/- be paid to the appellant in full. This sum need not be paid now because it has already been withdrawn