Supreme Court of India · 2011-03-10
RAJESH KUMAR SRIVASTAVA vs STATE OF JHARKHAND .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2008/22970
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RAJESH KUMAR SRIVASTAVA
- Respondent
- STATE OF JHARKHAND .
- Author
- MUKUNDAKAM SHARMA
- Bench
- MUKUNDAKAM SHARMA,ANIL R. DAVE, , ,
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant from the post of Probationer Munsif, stating that the decision was made in public interest as per the order dated 31.07.2003 issued by the Government of Jharkhand. The Court emphasized that the Full Court's resolution to discharge the appellant was based on a thorough evaluation of his performance and suitability, which was within the jurisdiction of the High Court. The Court found no merit in the appellant's challenge to the High Court's dismissal of his Writ Petition, affirming the legality of the proceedings under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.