GURPAL SINGH vs HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating a writ petition under Article 32, held that the order of suspension dated 20th December 1985 was void ab initio and that the petitioner was entitled to all benefits from the period of suspension until reinstatement on 26th March 2008. The Court emphasized the need for proper procedural adherence in disciplinary actions against public servants, thereby reinforcing the principles of natural justice. The Court quashed the suspension order and directed the authorities to grant the petitioner all due benefits.