Ajit Kumar Nag vs G.M.(P.J.)Indian Oil Corporation. ...

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of Clause (vi) of Standing Order 20 of the Certified Standing Orders of the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. under Article 32 of the Constitution, ruling that the clause was arbitrary and violated principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that employees must be treated fairly and that procedural safeguards are essential in employment matters. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's decision and upheld the petitioner's challenge against the arbitrary standing order.