Silku Ram v. State Of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
Termination of peons for alleged reservation-roster irregularities was quashed for denial of notice and hearing. The Court allowed the petitions, leaving fresh enquiry or hearing open before termination. It granted the same relief to an AG-III appointee.
What did the court decide?
Termination orders quashed for violation of natural justice; respondents left free to initiate enquiry or afford a hearing before terminating services.