B.H. Khawas vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the appellant's services as a Chemical Examiner was invalid due to the improper verification of his Scheduled Tribe status, violating the principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that the appointment was provisional and contingent upon verification, as per the appointment letter's Condition (vii). The Court reinstated the appellant, reversing the High Court's decision which had upheld the termination based on the Scrutiny Committee's findings under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.