RAJASTHAN HIGH COURT vs VED PRIYA

The Supreme Court upheld the Rajasthan High Court's decision to reinstate Ved Priya, a former judicial officer, finding that his termination was punitive and lacked due process. The Court emphasized that while probationary officers can be dismissed without stated reasons, such decisions are subject to limited judicial review. The Court found that the Full Court's reliance on unsubstantiated allegations without affording an opportunity for a hearing rendered the termination arbitrary and illegal, thus violating principles of natural justice.