RAJENDRA vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA .

The Supreme Court held that the cancellation of the appellant's appointment as Junior Clerk by the Education Officer was invalid as it was done without providing a hearing, violating principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that the approval granted for the appointment was based on a clear vacancy and the relevant Government Circular did not apply to the case at hand. Consequently, the Court set aside the Bombay High Court's dismissal of the writ petition and reinstated the appellant's appointment, affirming the need for adherence to procedural fairness under Article 14 of the Constitution.