UNION OF INDIA vs SHARDINDU

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the respondent's deputation as Chairperson of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) was invalid as it contravened the provisions of the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993, specifically Sections 4(3), 5, and 6. The Court emphasized that the respondent's appointment was not merely on deputation but under a statutory provision, and thus could only be terminated in accordance with the Act. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the termination order, reinforcing the legal principle that statutory appointments require adherence to the specific provisions governing them.