ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES vs SANJIV CHATURVEDI

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the Central Administrative Tribunal's order that had stayed proceedings regarding the respondent's service matters. The Court emphasized the importance of timely resolution of service disputes under Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution, asserting that the respondent's right to a fair hearing was compromised. The Court directed the CAT to expedite the proceedings in light of the respondent's exemplary service record and the undue delay he faced in the resolution of his grievances.