Misra, J. -- 1. In this appeal preferred under section 2 (1) of Madhya Pradesh Uchcha Nyayalaya (Khand Nyaya Peeth Ko Appeal) Adhiniyam, 2005, the correctness and soundness of the order dated 21.1.2008 passed by learned Single Judge in WP No. 5173/2007 (S) is called in question by the M.P. State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Corporation").

2. The facts which are requisite to be exposited for appreciating the stands put forth in appeal are that the respondent who was an employee of the appellant Corporation, was put under suspension as per order dated 16.1.1996, Anl1exure P-I, on the base that a charge-sheet was filed against him in Crime No. 2411 989 for the offences punishable under sections 408,409, 161, 477-k and 120-B of Indian Penal Code read with section. 5 (1) (d)/13 (2) and section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act,1988. The respondent faced trial and eventually, by judgment dated 7.3.2007.He was acquitted of the charges levelled against him by the competent criminal Court. After being acquitted, the respondent preferred WP No. 4220/2007 (S) on 8.8.2007 for revocation of the order of suspension and this Court had directed to consid