Gridco Limited & Anr vs Sadananda Doloi & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the nature of the appointment of the respondent under Article 226 of the Constitution, determining that the appointment was contractual and not regular. The Court held that the termination of the respondent's services was vitiated by legal infirmity as the proper procedure was not followed, thus quashing the termination order. The judgment emphasized the importance of adhering to contractual terms and the necessity of due process in employment matters.