UNION OF INDIA vs S.P.VERMA

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by the Union of India against the order of the Central Administrative Tribunal which quashed the dismissal of S.P. Verma under the Public Premises Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants Act, 1971, specifically Section 9. The Court held that the dismissal was invalid as the employee's appeal against eviction was pending at the time of dismissal, thus establishing that disciplinary action cannot proceed when related legal proceedings are unresolved. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision, allowing the Disciplinary Authority to initiate proceedings post the resolution of the appeal.