RAJESH KOHLI vs HIGH COURT OF J.&K.

The Supreme Court ruled that the termination of the petitioner's service as a probationary Judicial Officer was valid under Rule 15 of the Jammu & Kashmir Higher Judicial Service Rules, which allows for service to be dispensed with if the probationer fails to give satisfaction. The Court emphasized that the probationary period is a time for evaluation, and the appointing authority has the discretion to terminate service based on performance. The petition was dismissed, upholding the High Court's recommendation and the State's order of termination.