RADHEY SHYAM GUPTA vs U.P.STATE AGRO INDS.CORPN.LTD.&ANR

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the appellant's services was violative of the principles of natural justice as no proper inquiry was conducted prior to the termination, which was based on an uncommunicated report. The Court emphasized that even if the termination appeared innocuous, it was punitive in nature due to the underlying allegations of misconduct. The Court upheld the Administrative Tribunal's decision to quash the termination order, allowing the respondents to initiate a proper inquiry if desired, thereby reinforcing the necessity of fair procedure in employment matters.