Manoj Kunar Jindal vs Rajni Mahajan

The Supreme Court examined the legality of a departmental order reverting a promoted senior lecturer to the original lecturer post without providing a detailed opportunity for reply. The High Court had upheld the order, but the Supreme Court scrutinized whether the principles of natural justice were followed. The Court emphasized the importance of fair opportunity before adverse departmental actions and set aside the order, reinstating the respondent's promotion. The judgment underscores adherence to procedural fairness in administrative decisions.