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IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH)
SUMAN SHYAM
Shayed Masud Mazumder, S/o Samsuddin Mazumder – Appellant
Versus
State Of Assam – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. allegations of misconduct leading to termination (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. termination of services must adhere to just procedures. (Para 7) |
| 3. arguments on the validity of terminations (Para 8 , 9 , 14) |
| 4. contractual employment rights and judicial review (Para 10 , 15 , 20 , 36) |
| 5. natural justice principles in termination (Para 19 , 24 , 30) |
| 6. judicial review applies to administrative decisions. (Para 31 , 32 , 34) |
| 7. court's order for reinstatement and future action (Para 40 , 41) |
JUDGMENT :
SUMAN SHYAM, J.
Heard Mr. K. N. Choudhury, learned senior counsel assisted by Mr. R. M. Deka, learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner(s) in WP(C) Nos.4707/2023, 4709/2023, 4720/2023, 4758/2023 and 4759/2023. I have also heard Mr. K. Mira, learned counsel for the writ petitioner(s) in WP(C) Nos.1093/2024 and 1091/2024. Mr. S. Dutta, learned Standing Counsel, Panchayat & Rural Development Department, Assam as well as Ms. A. Talukdar, learned Government Advocate, Assam have appeared for the official respondents.
2. Common questions of law and facts are involved in all these writ petitions. As such, with the consent of learned counsel for both the sides, all the writ petitions
Termination orders based on misconduct must adhere to natural justice principles, ensuring employees have a fair opportunity to defend themselves.
Contractual employee terminations deemed stigmatic require compliance with natural justice, including issuing a show cause notice before termination.
Termination of contractual employment must adhere to principles of natural justice, especially when allegations of misconduct are involved.
A termination order can be deemed stigmatic if issued without proper inquiry, violating principles of natural justice, necessitating reinstatement of the affected party.
Stigmatic termination of contractual employee on misconduct grounds, carrying penal consequences like dues forfeiture and re-employment bar, requires natural justice compliance including inquiry and ....
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