T. C. M. PILLAI vs INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, GUINDY, MADRAS

The Supreme Court held that under Clause 9 of Statute 13 framed under Section 27 of the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961, a probationer can be terminated if deemed unsuitable for the position, and such termination is not considered punishment. The Court found that the appellant's attitude and failure to disclose a bond with Kerala University justified the Board's decision to terminate his services. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling that the termination was valid and not punitive.