A.L.KALARA vs THE PROJECT & EQUIPMENT CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED.

The Supreme Court ruled that public sector undertakings are amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution, even if the State concedes otherwise. The Court emphasized that the maintainability of such writs should not be protracted, especially when it concerns the livelihood of individuals. It was held that the disciplinary action taken against the appellant was invalid due to lack of specified misconduct in the relevant rules, thus reinforcing the principles of natural justice and the requirement for reasons to be provided before imposing major penalties.