State Of U.P. And Ors vs Ram Bachan Tripathi

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Allahabad High Court which found the termination of the respondent-employee's services to be illegal under the principles of natural justice, as no opportunity for a hearing was provided prior to termination. The Court emphasized that the termination order contained a stigma, as it falsely stated that no response was received to the show-cause notice. The Court affirmed the reinstatement of the respondent-employee without back pay, allowing the State to initiate departmental proceedings for alleged misconduct.