SATYA NARAYAN ATHYA vs HIGH COURT OF M.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court to discharge the petitioner from probationary service as a Civil Judge under Rule 52(a) of the M.P. Government Service (Temporary, Quasi-permanent Service) Rules, 1960. The Court clarified that completion of the two-year probation period does not automatically lead to confirmation unless an order is issued, and that the petitioner’s performance was deemed unsatisfactory during the probation period. The Court concluded that the High Court's decision was justified and did not require a formal charge or inquiry due to the nature of probationary employment.