GOVT. OF A.P. vs P.CHANDRA MOULI

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the suspension of respondent No. 1 under Rule 8(1)(a) of the A.P. Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1991, stating that the suspension order was passed without providing an opportunity for a hearing, thus violating principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that the DGP's actions were malafide and imposed costs of Rs. 10,000 on the DGP and Commissioner of Police. The Court affirmed the High Court's finding that the suspension lacked a proper foundation and was unjustified.