The Chief Commercial Manager, South ... vs G. Ratnam & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal, which quashed the penalties imposed on the respondents, M. Anjaneyulu and M. Subramanyam Devers, under the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966. The Court found that the disciplinary proceedings were not conducted in accordance with the principles of natural justice, thereby violating Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court held that the penalties of removal from service were unjustified and ordered their reinstatement.