STATE OF UTTARANCHAL vs KHARAK SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the dismissal of a temporary Forest Guard, finding that the inquiry conducted by the Divisional Forest Officer was flawed and biased, violating principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that proper procedures must be followed in disciplinary actions, and reinstatement with consequential benefits was warranted under the circumstances. The judgment reinforces the necessity for fair inquiry processes in service law matters, particularly in government employment cases.