UNIVERSITY OF BIHAR . vs KAMAL DEO THAKUR . — C.A. No. 2584/2001

Summary: University of Bihar v. Kamal Deo Thakur (C.A. 2584/2001) Outcome: Supreme Court disposed of the appeal, modifying the lower court's compensation. The Court held that while the respondent's termination was illegal for lack of inquiry, he is not entitled to 25% arrears of salary. Instead, the University must pay Rs. 50,000 as compensation for illegal termination plus applicable service benefits within four months. Key Finding: The Court found the University failed to conduct a proper inquiry before terminating the respondent lecturer, violating natural justice principles—despite allegations of misconduct against him. However, the Court also rejected the respondent's defense that he couldn't join the transferred college without a relieving order, noting the transfer order itself stated he was relieved. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.