N.T.C. (Wbab And O) Ltd. And Anr. vs Anjan K. Saha

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate the respondent, finding that the dismissal was invalid due to procedural irregularities in the departmental enquiry. Specifically, the court noted the failure to supply the enquiry report to the respondent and the lack of an opportunity to contest the proposed penalty, violating Clause 14(4)(c) of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central Rules, 1946. The court reiterated the principles established in Managing Director, ECIL, Hyderabad & Ors. v. B. Karunakar & Ors., emphasizing the necessity of following due process in disciplinary proceedings.