RAM BAHADUR PANDEY vs STATE OF UTTARKHAND .

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the appellants' services as Assistant Teachers was in violation of Rule 11 of the Uttar Pradesh Recognized Basic Schools (Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Teachers and other Conditions) Rules, 1975, which mandates prior written approval from the Basic Shiksha Adhikari before such action. The Court found that the High Court's confirmation of the termination orders was erroneous, as the necessary procedural safeguards were not followed. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the termination was deemed unlawful.