CALCUTTA DOCK LABOUR BOARD vs JAFFAR IMAM AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that the termination of service of employees detained under the Preventive Detention Act was invalid due to the lack of a proper enquiry and violation of natural justice principles. The Court emphasized that the employer must provide a reasonable opportunity for the employees to defend themselves and cannot rely solely on detention orders as a basis for termination. The Court upheld the decision of the High Court, which had allowed the respondents' appeals against their termination.