THE U.P. COOPERATIVE FEDERATION LTD. vs SHRI RAM SINGH YADAV & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the termination of the respondent's services by the co-operative society under the U.P. Co-operative Societies Act, 1965. The Court emphasized that the termination was invalid as no disciplinary proceedings were initiated, and no inquiry was conducted regarding the alleged abandonment of service. The Court reiterated that adherence to procedural safeguards is essential in employment matters governed by statutory regulations, specifically referencing Section 122 of the Act.