Union Of India & Anr vs Shardindu

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the respondent's deputation as Chairperson of the NCTE was invalid as it contravened the provisions of the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993, specifically Sections 5 and 6, which govern the removal of the Chairperson. The Court emphasized that the respondent's appointment was not merely a pleasure appointment under Article 310 of the Constitution, but was subject to the statutory provisions of the Act. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the termination order, reinstating the respondent's position.