SYNDICATE BANK vs VENKATESH GURURAO KURATI

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Division Bench affirming the Single Judge's order allowing the Writ Petition filed by the respondent, who was wrongfully dismissed from service. The Court found that the dismissal was based on unproven allegations of misappropriation and collusion under the Integrated Rural Development Program, violating principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that an employee cannot be dismissed without a fair inquiry as mandated by Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India.