STATE OF GUJARAT vs KALSING SALIA KOLCHA

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Indian Oil Corporation's Station Order No.20-IV, which allows for the dismissal of an employee arrested for a criminal offense without following the usual procedure, citing Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution. The Court found that the rule serves a legitimate purpose in maintaining discipline and security within the Corporation, and that the principle of natural justice does not apply when the authority determines it is inexpedient to hold an inquiry. The Court distinguished this case from previous rulings, affirming the High Court's decision to dismiss the writ petition.