After the Supreme Court cleared his name in the espionage case last year and ordered the government to compensate him, the Central government has honoured him with the prestigious Padma Bhushan.
Padma Awards recognise works of distinction and are conferred on the selected people for "distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields of activities/disciplines"
President Ram Nath Kovind has this year approved conferment of 112 Padma Awards — 4 Padma Vibhushan, 14 Padma Bhushan and 94 Padma Shri
