NEHRU YUVA KENDRA SANGATHAN vs MEHBUB ALAM LASKAR

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the respondent's probationary employment was valid under Article 12 of the Constitution of India, as the autonomous body qualifies as a 'State'. The Court emphasized that the terms of the appointment allowed for termination without notice during the probation period, and the inquiry conducted was sufficient to justify the action taken. The Court upheld the rejection of the respondent's representation against the termination, affirming that the principles of natural justice were adhered to despite the lack of a formal hearing prior to termination.