Arwachin Bharti Bhawan vs The Directorate Of Education on 3 March, 2000
27 In "Shri Rattan Lal Sharma Vs. Managing Committee, Dr.Hari Ram (Co education) Higher Secondary School & Others", , the appellant before the Supreme Court was Principal of Dr.Hari Ram (Co-Education) Higher Secondary School, Datarpur in Tehsil of Dasuya in the District of Hoshiarpur in the State of Punjab. A disciplinary action was taken against him and an inquiry committee was constituted. One of the members of the Committee was one Maru Ram. It was admitted that Maru Ram appeared as a witness for proving charge No.12 on behalf of the School against the appellant. The appellant raised objection for the inclusion of the said Maru Ram in the Inquiry Committee. Ultimately, an order was passed dismissing the appellant from service. That was challenged before the High Court. The learned Single Judge, who heard the matter, allowed the writ petition. That was reversed by the Division Bench. The Principal took up the matter to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court noticed the crucial fact: