IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.655 of 2008 PUSHPA KUMARI Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 2. 21.4.2009 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. Counter affidavit has been filed on behalf of the respondents. Paragraph 15 of the writ application specifically alleges that the impugned order of termination of the petitioner, from the post of teacher, dated 12.11.2007, was ex parte in nature without issuance of a show cause notice or opportunity of hearing. Paragraph 11 of the counter affidavit states that the appointment was irregular and therefore it did not require any notice. The counter affidavit is indeed unfortunate. The respondents appear to consider themselves to be an authority above the law. The Courts have held consistently that no order adverse to a person can be passed in violation of the principles of natural justice. If the respondents insist on passing orders contrary to law and defending the same in the counter affidavit, as if they are above the law, of an passed order in violation of the principals of natural justice, this Court has no option but to set aside the order. The order of termination is quashed. The writ application is allowed. P. Kumar (Navin Sinha, J.)