State Of Rajasthan & Ors vs Jagdish Narain Chaturvedi

The Supreme Court ruled that the provisions of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1958 must be adhered to when dismissing a government employee, emphasizing the necessity of following due process as mandated by Article 311 of the Constitution. The Court held that non-compliance with procedural safeguards renders the dismissal void, thereby reinstating the respondent with all consequential benefits. The judgment reinforced the principle that disciplinary actions must be conducted in accordance with established rules and regulations.