Natural Justice Must Be Ensured Even for Temporary or Contractual Employees: Himachal Pradesh High Court

A single judge bench of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, presided by Justice Sandeep Sharma, has struck down the suspension order of a data entry operator, stating that failure to issue a show‑cause notice and conduct a proper inquiry violated principles of natural justice. The court clarified that all employees—even temporary or contractual staff—are entitled to fair procedural safeguards before facing disciplinary action. Background of the case and suspension without…