Om Parkash vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the validity of the appointment of certain individuals in government services, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the principles of natural justice and the requirement of a fair hearing as mandated by Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court held that any appointment made without following due process is liable to be set aside, thereby reinforcing the legal principle that procedural fairness is essential in administrative actions. The appeals were allowed, and the appointments were declared invalid due to non-compliance with established procedures.