Board Of Directors, H.P.T.C.& Anr vs K.C. Rahi

The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction under Article 226 by reversing the Tribunal's finding that the respondent was properly served with notice and had knowledge of the departmental inquiry. The Court emphasized that the principles of natural justice must be evaluated based on the specific facts of each case, and in this instance, the respondent's failure to participate in the inquiry constituted a waiver of his right to claim non-compliance with those principles. The Court reinstated the Tribunal's order, affirming the termination of the respondent's services as valid and lawful.