KHEM CHAND vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Rule 12(4) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1957, stating it does not contravene Articles 14, 19(1)(f), 31, 142, and 144 of the Constitution. The Court ruled that the appellant, a public servant, remained under suspension following the dismissal order being set aside, and that the restrictions imposed by Rule 12(4) were justified in the interest of public service. The Court distinguished the case from Devendra Pratap v. State of U. P., asserting that the procedural safeguards for public servants are necessary for maintaining discipline and efficiency in public service.