Court Emphasizes Need for Proper Inquiry in Termination Orders to Avoid Stigmatization: Andhra Pradesh High Court

In a significant judgment delivered on August 1, 2024, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh addressed the issue of service termination and its adherence to principles of natural justice. The case, identified as Writ Petition No. 6396/2024, involved the termination of a Contract Residential Teacher (CRT) at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Devarapalli, Anakapalli District. Facts of the Case: S B T S Devi, employed as a Contract Residential Teacher in…