RAM PREETI YADAV vs U.P. BD.OF HIGH SCHOOL & I/MED.EDU.&ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the cancellation of respondent No. 3's Intermediate Examination result after a delay of over 10 years, without affording him an opportunity of hearing, was arbitrary and illegal under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that principles of natural justice must be adhered to, even in cases of mass copying. The judgment of the Allahabad High Court, which set aside the cancellation and upheld respondent No. 3's academic qualifications, was affirmed, allowing him to retain his employment as a Teacher.