INDIAN DRUGS&PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. vs R.K.SHEWARAMANI

The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's decision that the termination of the respondent's services was illegal, as it violated the principles of natural justice and the procedural requirements under Rule 30A of the Industrial Drugs and Pharmaceutical Ltd. Conduct Discipline and Appeal Rules, 1978. The Court emphasized that the amended Rule 30A could not be applied retroactively to ongoing departmental proceedings initiated prior to its enactment. The High Court's ruling was affirmed, allowing the respondent to challenge the termination further while setting aside the termination order.