M. GOPALA KRISHNA NAIDU vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

The Supreme Court held that an order under Fundamental Rule 54 is not merely a consequential order and requires adherence to the principles of natural justice, including the opportunity to be heard. The Court found that the appellant, who was reinstated after suspension, should have been given a chance to show cause regarding the applicable rule for his emoluments. The Court ruled that the failure to provide such an opportunity rendered the order invalid, thus upholding the principles of natural justice as established in State of Orissa v. Dr. (Miss) Binapani Devi.