STATE OF U.P. vs J.P.SARASWAT

The Supreme Court addressed the case of a veterinary surgeon whose termination from service was challenged after he overstayed his leave and went abroad without permission. The Court noted that while the charges of unauthorized absence and going abroad without permission were established, the High Court had quashed the termination on the grounds of the State Government's inaction regarding the respondent's leave applications. The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in its assessment, emphasizing that the respondent's actions warranted disciplinary action, thus reinstating the termination order dated August 16, 2003.