DEVENDRA KUMAR vs STATE OF UTTARANCHAL .

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the appellant's service as a temporary government servant was valid under the provisions of the Uttaranchal Government Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 2003, as he failed to disclose his involvement in a criminal case during the recruitment process. The Court emphasized that the affidavit submitted by the appellant was misleading, and the authorities were justified in terminating his service without an inquiry. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision.