Union Of India vs Y.S.Sadhu.Ex-Inspector

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a writ appeal challenging the reinstatement of a respondent in service, emphasizing the necessity of following principles of natural justice as established in Managing Director, ECIL v. B. Karunakar (1993 (4) SCC 737). The Court reiterated that while the disciplinary authority must provide the enquiry report to the employee, reinstatement and back wages are not automatic outcomes of such procedural compliance. The Court remitted the matter back to the disciplinary authority for fresh consideration, maintaining the termination order pending this review.