DIRECTOR GEN. OF ORDINANCE SERVICES &ANR vs P.N. MALHOTRA.

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision declaring the dismissal of a civilian employee in the defense services void, as the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 were found inapplicable. The Court referenced the precedent in Union of India & Anr. v. K.S. Subramanian, establishing that such employees do not receive protection under Article 311(2) of the Constitution. The Court stayed the operation of the Tribunal's order regarding reinstatement, allowing for potential legal proceedings against the respondent.