Swadesh Pal Baliyan vs Air Force Commanding-In-Chief & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the dismissal of a corporal from the Indian Air Force under Section 20(3) of the Air Force Act, 1950 and Rule 18 of the Air Force Rules, 1969. The Court held that the dismissal was illegal due to the lack of a proper show cause notice after the enquiry officer's report, which violated the principles of natural justice. Consequently, the Court set aside the dismissal order and emphasized the necessity of following due process in disciplinary proceedings.