STATE OF U.P THR. ITS SECRETARY . vs MERAJ AHMAD

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the termination of the respondent's service as a Livestock Development Assistant under the principles of natural justice and the implications of acquittal in a criminal trial. The Court held that the termination was unjustified as it was solely based on the respondent being charged with murder, which was later resolved in his favor. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate the respondent with continuity of service, emphasizing that the respondent's prior acquiescence to forego benefits did not negate his right to reinstatement post-acquittal.