Kerala Agricultural University vs T. P. Murali @ Murali Thavara Panen

The Supreme Court upheld the Division Bench's decision to quash the termination order of T.P. Murali by Kerala Agricultural University, citing procedural irregularities in the disciplinary inquiry. The Court noted that the university failed to adhere to the prescribed rules during the inquiry process, thus violating the principles of natural justice. However, it did not order reinstatement due to the respondent's superannuation, directing instead that his pensionary benefits be calculated as per applicable statutes and rules.