RATNESH KUMAR CHOUDHARY vs INDIRA GANDHI INST. OF M.S. PATNA .

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the appellant's services as Chest Therapist was illegal due to non-compliance with the principles of natural justice, specifically the failure to provide the appellant with the necessary documents related to the complaint against him. The Court emphasized that an employee must be given a fair opportunity to defend themselves before termination, as mandated by Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court set aside the termination order and reinstated the appellant with all consequential benefits.