KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN vs ARUN KUMAR MADHAV RAO SINDDHAYE

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to reinstate Arunkumar Madhavrao Sinddhaye, finding that his termination on 21.3.1975 was executed without due process, violating principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that the termination was effectively punitive, as it followed an inquiry where the respondent was not given an opportunity to defend himself, thus contravening Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court affirmed the High Court's decree for reinstatement with full back wages.