H. L. MEHRA vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the dismissal order under Rule 19(1) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, following the appellant's conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947. The Court held that the dismissal was invalid as the conviction was set aside due to lack of evidence regarding customs duty evasion. The Court ruled that the President's order to continue the enquiry was permissible, but the dismissal could not stand post-acquittal, thus reinstating the appellant's service status.