Chairman-Cum-M.D.,Coal India Ld.& Ors vs Ananta Saha & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a Medical Officer from Coal India Limited, affirming that the disciplinary authority, the CMD, acted within the statutory framework as per the rules governing service conduct. The Court clarified that the earlier judgment allowing the delinquent to defend himself did not preclude the authority from dismissing him after a fresh inquiry, which found the charges proved. The Court emphasized the importance of adherence to statutory procedures in disciplinary actions under service law, thereby dismissing the appeal against the High Court's order.