Union Of India Trh. President Of Icar vs R.S. Shrivastava

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in entertaining a writ petition challenging disciplinary proceedings initiated against the respondent under Rule 3(1)(ii) and (iii) of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964. The Court emphasized that the High Court should not have intervened at the preliminary stage of the inquiry and should have allowed the disciplinary authority to conclude the inquiry after providing an opportunity for hearing. The appeals were allowed, the High Court's orders were set aside, and the writ petition was dismissed, directing the appointment of a new inquiry officer and adherence to principles of natural justice.