PAVANENDRA NARAYAN VERMA vs SANJAY GANDHI P.G.I.OF MEDICAL SCI.&ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the termination of a probationary employee's service, as per the terms of the appointment letter, does not require a full departmental inquiry unless the termination is punitive in nature. The Court emphasized that the inquiry conducted was to assess the appellant's fitness for the role and not to impose punishment. The Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition, affirming that the termination was valid under the terms of the appointment and did not violate any rights under Article 14 or Article 21 of the Constitution.