Supreme Court of India · 2020-03-02
Shah Faesal vs Union Of India
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2020 SUPREME COURT 3601
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Shah Faesal
- Respondent
- Union Of India
- Author
- N.V. Ramana
- Bench
- Surya Kant, B. R. Gavai, R. Subhash Reddy, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, N.V. Ramana
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the government's decision to revoke the security clearance of Dr. Shah Faesal, a civil servant, citing national security concerns. The court emphasized the need for a fair procedure and the right to a hearing before such actions are taken. Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of the petitioner, reinstating his security clearance and underscoring the importance of due process in administrative actions.