UNION OF INDIA vs GOBINDA PRASAD MULA

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal confirming the termination of the respondent, a Manager at a Unit Run Canteen, by the Union of India. The Court ruled that the respondent is considered a public servant under Article 311 of the Constitution of India, 1950, thus allowing the Tribunal jurisdiction over the matter. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's findings and the High Court's order.