R.VENKATA RAMUDU & ANR ETC. vs STATE OF A.P.TR.SEC..

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the retrospective placement of R. Venkata Ramudu on probation under Rule 16(a) of the A.P. State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996. The Court held that such retrospective action is impermissible as it violates the principles of natural justice and the right to a fair hearing under Article 14 of the Constitution of India. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's judgment and ruled in favor of the appellant, affirming his status as a permanent employee.