CANTONMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER vs VIJAY D. WANI .

The Supreme Court held that the removal of Vijay D. Wani from service by the Cantonment Board was vitiated due to bias, as the Enquiry Committee members also participated in the decision-making process regarding the punishment. The Court emphasized that such participation undermines the fairness of the inquiry, violating principles of natural justice. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's order reinstating the respondent with 50% backwages and continuity of service, thereby setting aside the Cantonment Board's resolution dated 29.10.1991.