KUNWAR ARUN KUMAR vs U.P. HILL ELECTRONICS CORPN. LTD

The Supreme Court upheld the termination of the petitioner's services during the probation period, affirming that the appointing authority is entitled to assess performance and terminate employment without an inquiry if the performance is found unsatisfactory, as per the terms of the appointment letter. The Court ruled that such termination does not amount to stigma under Article 311(2) of the Constitution, as the petitioner was given no right to a hearing during probation. The special leave petition was dismissed, confirming the High Court's decision.