As per case facts, an Ex-Serviceman Petitioner, appointed as Manager Grade-1 in 2010, served over 12 years before his services were terminated in 2022, following a show-cause notice. An earlier ... fact-finding report found him innocent of corruption allegations and attributed procedural lapses to the Administration Branch. However, a new Managing Director summarily terminated his services, citing a lack of requisite experience at the time of appointment. The Petitioner approached the High Court, contending the termination was mala fide, lacked a proper departmental inquiry, and violated constitutional safeguards. The question arose whether the termination of a confirmed employee, without proving fraud or misrepresentation, after long service, could be sustained. Finally, the High Court found no fraud by the Petitioner, noting full disclosure during selection. It ruled that termination without proper disciplinary proceedings violates Article 311 safeguards for confirmed employees. The court quashed the termination order and show-cause notice, granting consequential benefits.