Haryana Financial Corporation & Anr vs Kailash Chandra Ahuja

The Supreme Court held that the Haryana Financial Corporation's dismissal of Kailash Chandra Ahuja was invalid as the Disciplinary Authority failed to provide him with a copy of the inquiry report, violating principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that Regulation 41 of the Punjab Financial Corporation (Staff) Regulations, 1961 mandates adherence to due process in disciplinary proceedings. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the dismissal order, reinforcing the necessity of fair inquiry procedures in service law cases.