YAMUNA SHANKAR SHARMA vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN .

The Supreme Court upheld the Rajasthan High Court's decision to reinstate the appellant as Legal Assistant at Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, emphasizing the need for adherence to procedural fairness in employment matters. The Court noted that the appellant's termination was unjustified as he was absent due to pursuing a Ph.D., which should not have been a ground for dismissal. The Court directed the University to absorb the appellant into a regular post with all consequential benefits, reinforcing the principles of service law and employment rights.