Dr. Ntr University Of Health Sciences vs L. Prakasam Reddy

The Supreme Court upheld the findings of the High Court regarding procedural irregularities and violation of principles of natural justice in the departmental proceedings against the respondent, who was dismissed from service for tampering with examination results. The Court directed the appellant/University to substitute the punishment of dismissal with a suitable alternative, effective from the original date of punishment, and mandated the disbursement of monetary benefits, including pensionary benefits, within 10 weeks. The Court also stipulated that any arrears would carry interest at 6% per annum from the date of the original punishment.