B. C. DAS ETC. vs STATE OF ASSAM & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellants from the Government of Assam service under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution, affirming that the Governor's satisfaction regarding the expediency of not providing an opportunity to show cause was valid. The Court clarified that the amendment to Article 311(2) in 1963 did not alter the essence of the Governor's powers and that consultation with the Public Service Commission was not mandatory in such cases. The allegations of mala fides against the Chief Secretary were not substantiated, leading to the dismissal of the appeals.