Supreme Court of India · 1990-09-04
DELHI TRANSPORT CORPORATION vs D.T.C. MAZDOOR CONGRESS
- Citation / case number
- SC 1986/69848
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DELHI TRANSPORT CORPORATION
- Respondent
- D.T.C. MAZDOOR CONGRESS
- Author
- MUKHARJI, SABYASACHI (),RAY, B.C. ,SHARMA, L.M. ,SAWANT, P.B.,RAMASWAMY, K.
- Bench
- MUKHARJI, SABYASACHI (CJ),RAY, B.C. ,SHARMA, L.M. ,SAWANT, P.B.,RAMASWAMY, K.
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to strike down Regulation 9(b) of the Delhi Road Transport Authority (Conditions of Appointment & Service) Regulations, 1952, which allowed termination of employees without assigning reasons, as it violated Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that such arbitrary powers are contrary to the principles of natural justice and public policy. The judgment also examined similar provisions in various regulations and contracts, reinforcing the need for fairness in employment termination processes.