STATE OF U.P. vs RAM VINAI SINHA

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Allahabad High Court, affirming the U.P. Public Service Tribunal's ruling that the termination of the respondent's services was arbitrary and violated Article 311(2) of the Constitution. The Court found that the termination was based solely on the respondent's involvement in a pending criminal case, which constituted a punitive action requiring due process. The Court held that the absence of an opportunity for the respondent to defend himself rendered the termination invalid, thus confirming the Tribunal's order to reinstate him.