Shri Shekhar Ghosh vs Union Of India & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the promotion of the appellant as a Senior Clerk was valid despite allegations of forgery and irregularities in the process, as there was no conclusive evidence to support the claims made against him. The Court emphasized that the principles of natural justice must be adhered to in disciplinary proceedings, and the absence of a proper inquiry into the allegations against the appellant rendered the repatriation order unjust. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition and reinstated the appellant's position as a Senior Clerk.