Basudev Dutta vs The State Of West Bengal

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the appellant's service without a proper inquiry violated the principles of natural justice, as established under Article 14 of the Constitution of India. The Court found that the High Court erred in setting aside the Tribunal's order which had reinstated the appellant, emphasizing that the appellant's long service and citizenship status, supported by a migration certificate, warranted due process. The Court restored the Tribunal's order, thereby reinstating the appellant's service with all consequential benefits.