FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA vs SARAT CHANDRA GOSWAMI

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the disciplinary proceedings against the respondent under Regulation 60 of the Food Corporation of India (Staff) Regulations, 1971. The Court found that the disciplinary authority failed to comply with Regulation 60(1)(b), which mandates holding an inquiry when necessary before imposing penalties. Consequently, the punishment order and show cause notice were deemed invalid, affirming the lower court's ruling.