Chairman-Cum-Managing Director & Ors vs Bharat Chandra Behera & Anr

The Supreme Court ruled that the principles of natural justice must be adhered to in disciplinary proceedings as mandated by Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that an employee must be given a fair opportunity to defend themselves before any punitive action is taken. The dismissal of the employee was set aside due to the violation of these principles, reinforcing the necessity of due process in service matters.