STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND ANR. vs KAUSHAL KISHORE SHUKLA

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the respondent's services was lawful under Article 311 of the Constitution, as it was based on an assessment of work and suitability rather than retrenchment principles. The Court found that the High Court's ruling, which deemed the termination discriminatory due to the retention of juniors, was unsustainable in law. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, affirming the validity of the termination under the applicable rules for temporary government servants.