STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs DINESH KUMAR BHARTI

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal arising from a Rajasthan High Court judgment dismissing a second appeal on the grounds of limitation. The Court found that the termination of the respondent's service as an ad hoc teacher was invalid due to non-compliance with Rule 23A of the Rajasthan Service Rules, 1951, which mandates prior notice for termination. The Court held that the Screening Committee's conclusion regarding the respondent's unsuitability was not sufficient to bypass the procedural requirements, thus ruling in favor of the respondent.