Supreme Court of India
Harjit Singh and Anr. v. The State of Punjab and Anr.
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We are of the opinion that in the facts and circumstances of this case and in particular having regard to the passage of time, punishment of compulsory Retirement will meet the ends of justice.
Judgment, page 10
From the headnote
Service Law: Punjab Police Manual; Rule 16.2: Dismissal of police constables from service on ground of absence from dutylmisconduct-.Challenged by delinquents-Dismissed by trial Court Reversed by first appellate Court-Second appeal allowed by High Court On appeal, Held: All the delinquents absented from duty together-Despite the fact that delinquents might have committed a grave act of misconf!uct, the law requires the disciplinary authority to arrive at such a finding-· Procedure laid down therefor embodying principles of natural justice required to be complied with by the authorities-Jn
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