SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, LUDHIANA & ANR. vs DWARKA DAS ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of discharge orders against constables in the Punjab police, who were dismissed under Rule 12.21 of the Punjab Police Rules, 1934. The Court held that despite their temporary appointments, the discharge was invalid as it did not comply with the procedural requirements outlined in the Police Act, 1861, particularly Sections 1 and 2, which govern the conditions of service for police officers. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to allow the writ petitions challenging the discharge orders.