MANAGING DIRECTOR, UTTAR PRADESH WAREHOUSING CORPORATION &A vs VINAY NARAYAN VAJPAYEE

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of an employee by a statutory corporation without providing an opportunity to be heard was invalid under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that regulations governing employee conduct have the force of law and must be adhered to, even if not formally in effect at the time of dismissal. The High Court's order quashing the dismissal and reinstating the employee with back wages was upheld, reinforcing the principle that statutory bodies must comply with natural justice principles in employment matters.