RAJ KUMAR vs DIR.OF EDUCATION .

The Supreme Court upheld the termination of the appellant's employment as a driver by the DAV Public School, affirming that the procedure followed was in accordance with Sections 25F(a) and (b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court found that the appellant was retrenched due to surplus staff following the disposal of old vehicles and the inability to purchase new ones. The dismissal of the writ petition by the Delhi High Court was thus confirmed, maintaining the legality of the termination order.