SANTOSH KUMAR MEENA vs GOVT. OF N.C.T. OF DELHI .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal, which quashed the termination of Rakesh Kumar Sharma's services as a Trained Graduate Teacher due to alleged ineligibility based on the timing of his B.Ed degree. The Court emphasized that the termination was unjustified as the appellant had participated in the selection process in good faith, believing he met the eligibility criteria. The Court ruled that the show cause notice and subsequent termination order were invalid, thereby reinstating the appellant's position.