U.O.I vs K.SUBRAMANIAM

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of K. Subramanian, a havildar, under Section 20(1) of the Army Act and Rule 17 of the Army Rules was unjustified due to non-compliance with principles of natural justice and the lack of a fair inquiry process. The Court noted that while others were court-martialed, the respondent was not given a similar opportunity, and the long delay in proceedings further undermined the dismissal's validity. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the dismissal order, emphasizing the need for fairness in disciplinary actions.