RAM SAHAN RAI vs SACHIV SAMANAYA PRABANDHAK

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the lower appellate court that the plaintiff's termination from service was illegal due to the failure to follow the mandatory procedure as prescribed under the U.P. Co-operative Societies Act and the relevant service rules. The court emphasized that the principles of natural justice were violated as no inquiry was conducted, no charge-sheet was served, and no opportunity to defend was provided to the plaintiff. Consequently, the court affirmed the lower court's ruling that the termination order was null and void, thereby reinstating the plaintiff in service.