UNlON OF lNDlA & OTHERS vs SRIPATI RANJAN BISWAS AND ANOTHER

The Supreme Court held that the disposal of an appeal by the Minister under Rule 23(2)(b) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1957, is a proper and legal act, affirming that the President's role is constitutional and does not involve delegation of quasi-judicial functions. The Court clarified that the President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers, and the dismissal of the respondent was valid as it fell within the executive functions of the President. The judgment of the Calcutta High Court was reversed, upholding the dismissal order.