U.P.Jal Nigam vs Ajit Singh Patel

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the order of the Chief Engineer declaring the appointments of 122 candidates as void ab initio was in violation of principles of natural justice, as it failed to provide individual notice and opportunity for hearing. The Court emphasized that the irregularities in the selection process necessitated individual assessments rather than a blanket termination. The judgment reinforces the necessity of fair procedure in administrative actions affecting employment rights under Article 14 of the Constitution.