State Of Haryana & Anr vs Satyender Singh Rathore

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the employee, although labeled as simpliciter, was based on alleged misconduct and thus had civil consequences, requiring adherence to the principles of natural justice. The Court referenced A.P. State Federation of Coop. Spinning Mills Ltd. v. P.V. Swaminathan (2001 (10) SCC 83) to establish that the misconduct was foundational to the termination. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate the employee with consequential benefits, emphasizing the need for a proper inquiry into the misconduct before termination.