| ASPECTS | DETAILS |
| Case Title | Sandeep Kumar vs. GB Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology Ghurdauri |
| Introduction | Termination of the college registrar’s services without a disciplinary inquiry led to a legal battle. |
| Factual Background | The college registrar’s services were terminated without a disciplinary inquiry, citing a lack of qualifications and alleged suppression of information. |
| Legal Issues | Violation of principles of natural justice, lack of opportunity to show cause, termination without a proper inquiry. |
| Applicable Law | Principles of natural justice, employment law, rules regarding probation and termination. |
| Analysis | The Supreme Court found the termination unjustified and in violation of natural justice principles due to the lack of a disciplinary inquiry. |
| Conclusion | The court directed the reinstatement of the registrar with all consequential benefits. |
| Current Scenario | The registrar has been reinstated to his position. |
CASE SUMMARY – The Supreme Court reinstated the registrar of GB Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology, ruling that his termination without a disciplinary inquiry violated principles of natural justice. The court found the termination unjustified, as the registrar had completed his probation period satisfactorily. The court directed his reinstatement with all consequential benefits.
SOURCE – SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
