CHANDRAMA TEWARI vs UNION OF INDIA, THROUGH GENERAL MANAGER, EASTERN RAILWAYS

The Supreme Court held that in disciplinary proceedings, not every document needs to be supplied to the charged employee, but only material and relevant documents. The Court found that the non-supply of a document mentioned in the charge-sheet did not constitute a violation of natural justice since it was not relied upon by the Enquiry Officer in reaching the findings. Consequently, the dismissal of the appellant from service was upheld as the enquiry was deemed fair and just, affirming the High Court's decision.