UNION OF INDIA vs M.A. CHOWDHARY

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Allahabad High Court, affirming that the respondent, M.A. Chowdhary, was holding a 'civil post' under Article 311(1) of the Constitution, thus entitled to protection against arbitrary termination. The Court ruled that the termination notice issued under the contract violated Article 311(2) as it did not follow the necessary procedural safeguards. Consequently, the termination was deemed void, and the appeal by the Union of India was dismissed.