State Of U.P. & Anr vs Ram Vinai Sinha

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the U.P. Public Service Tribunal which set aside the termination of the respondent No. 1's services by the State Government, citing violations of Article 311(2) of the Constitution. The Court found that the termination was based on the respondent's involvement in a pending criminal case, which constituted a punitive action requiring due process, including an opportunity for a hearing. The Court affirmed that the termination was not a simple administrative action but carried a stigma, thus necessitating adherence to procedural safeguards.