K. Alex vs Delhi State Mineral Dev. Corpn

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the appellant's services by the Delhi State Mineral Development Corporation was valid under sub-rule (1) of Rule 5 of the Central Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965 and Rule 7(ii) of the Staff Service Rules of DSIDC, 1978. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision that the appellant, being a temporary employee, had no right to continue in service following the abolition of his post. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the legality of the termination.