J.L. Jain vs Union Of India (Uoi) And Ors.

The Supreme Court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal's dismissal of a transfer application without hearing the applicant violated principles of natural justice. The Court set aside both the Tribunal's and the High Court's orders, directing that the transfer application be reconsidered with an opportunity for the applicant to be heard. The Court did not express any opinion on the merits of the transfer case.