UNION OF INDIA vs S. K. RAO

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Rule 14 of the Army Rules, 1954, which was framed under Section 191 of the Army Act, 1950, affirming that the rule is intra vires the Army Act. The Court found that the removal of Capt. S. K. Rao from service was justified due to his gross misconduct, which included aiding a minor in eloping and impersonating her parents. The appeal by the Union of India was allowed, and the order of removal was upheld.