Chhattisgarh HC nullifies professor’s suspension, slams action as gross violation of natural justice

The Chhattisgarh High Court nullified an assistant professor’s suspension, deeming it illegal, arbitrary, and a gross violation of natural justice. The court found the action mala fide, initiated after a one-sided inquiry based on a newspaper report without giving the professor a hearing. This significant ruling emphasizes the necessity of proper investigation before such severe actions.