UNION OF INDIA vs S.N.MAITY

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the repatriation order of S.N. Maity from the post of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, which was challenged under Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution. The Court held that the High Court was correct in determining that the repatriation order was illegal, as it violated the principles of natural justice and the terms of the deputation. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision, allowing Maity to continue in his position until a proper procedure was followed for his repatriation.