Supreme Court of India

Union of India and Others v. Naman Singh Sekhawat

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Reported as [2008] 5 S.C.R. 137
Bench S.B. Sinha J.
Decided 14 March 2008

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Service Law: Misconduct - Sub-Inspector working in Intelligence c Bureau allegedly indulging in smuggling activities - Initiation of departmental proceedings - Criminal proceedings also initiated against him for committing offences punishable u/ ss. 409, 120B I. P. ., s. 13(2) of the Foreigners Act and s. 27 of the Arms Act, resulting in acquittal of accused/delinquent - Departmental authorities dropping charges against him as not .... proved - Initiation of another departmental proceeding against ~ him on the same ground after lapse of 9 years - Dismissal from service - Reversed by Tribunal

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