P.VENUGOPAL vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of the proviso to sub-section (1A) of Section 11 of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Amendment) Act, 2007, which led to the premature termination of Dr. P. Venugopal's tenure as Director. The Court held that the amendment was unconstitutional as it violated the principles of natural justice and the right to hold office, thereby infringing Article 21 of the Constitution. Consequently, the Court quashed the amendment, reinstating Dr. Venugopal's position.