In Brief
Ramesh Singh, a government employee, challenged his suspension and the disciplinary proceedings against him following the High Court's decision to void conditional appointments of 521 B.Ed. holders as Assistant Teachers. The Supreme Court held that while the High Court's direction was valid, the disciplinary authority had violated natural justice principles by failing to afford the appellant proper notice, hearing, and opportunity to present witnesses. The Court dismissed the appeal but modified the High Court's judgment, directing that the disciplinary enquiry be fresh conducted by an officer appointed by the Chief Secretary, strictly adhering to procedural norms and natural justice principles.
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