R. JEEVARATNAM vs THE STATE OF MADRAS

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, a Deputy Tahsildar, was given a reasonable opportunity to defend himself during disciplinary proceedings, despite his claim of being denied the right to engage his own counsel. The Court found no conflict of interest in the representation by the same counsel for the appellant and other civil servants. Additionally, the Court upheld the validity of the dismissal order effective from October 17, 1950, stating that an order of dismissal with retrospective effect is valid and enforceable, even if the retrospective aspect is invalid. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision.