HEAD MASTER,LAWRENCE SCHOOL,LOVEDALE vs JAYANTHI RAGHU

The Supreme Court held that the termination of a teacher's services without a disciplinary enquiry was improper, as she had attained the status of a confirmed employee under Rule 4.9 of the Rules of Lawrence School, Lovedale. The Court emphasized that the employer was obligated to conduct an enquiry before termination, as the teacher had completed her probation period. The Division Bench's ruling that the termination was not stigmatic was upheld, leading to the conclusion that the order of termination was quashed.