BHAGWAN SHUKLA S/O SH. SARABJIT SHUKLA vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the reduction of the appellant's basic pay from Rs. 190 to Rs. 181 p.m. w.e.f. 18.12.1970 was unlawful as it violated the principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that the appellant was not given an opportunity to be heard before the reduction, which constituted a significant civil consequence. Consequently, the Court set aside the order of the Central Administrative Tribunal and reinstated the appellant's original pay.