HARYANA FINANCIAL CORPORATION vs KAILASH CHANDRA AHUJA

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the dismissal of Kailash Chandra Ahuja from the Haryana Financial Corporation under Regulation 41(1)(e) of the Punjab Financial Corporation (Staff) Regulations, 1961. The Court held that the High Court's decision to set aside the dismissal was erroneous, emphasizing the need for adherence to procedural fairness and the principles established in Managing Director, ECIL, Hyderabad & Ors. V. B. Karunakar & Ors., (1993) 4 SCC 727. The appeal by the Corporation was allowed, reinstating the dismissal order.