CHATRAPAL vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant, a Process Server, by the District Judge under the provisions of Service Law, specifically addressing the procedural adherence in departmental inquiries. The Court found that the charges of misconduct, including inappropriate communication and bypassing proper channels, were substantiated by the Inquiry Officer's report. The Court affirmed the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition, concluding that the disciplinary action was justified and did not violate principles of natural justice.