State Of Odisha vs Dilip Kumar Mohapatra

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate the first respondent, finding that his termination was abrupt and violated principles of natural justice under Article 14 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that the first respondent's engagement was for a fixed term and any termination before the term's completion required adherence to due process. The Court ruled that the first respondent was entitled to reinstatement with all service benefits, thereby quashing the Tribunal's order that limited relief to pay and allowances.