Director (Marketing) Indian Oil Corpn. ... vs Santosh Kumar

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of the respondent from Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. was not justified as the Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority failed to consider the detailed representations made by the respondent against the charges. The Court emphasized the necessity of providing adequate reasons for upholding disciplinary actions, as mandated by principles of natural justice. Consequently, the Court set aside the dismissal order and directed reinstatement of the respondent with appropriate reliefs, thereby reinforcing the importance of fair procedure in service matters under Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution.