DELHI POLICE NON-GAZETTEDKARMCHARI SANGH & ORS. vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Police Force (Restriction of Rights) Act, 1966, and the associated Rules, stating they do not violate Articles 14 and 19(1)(c) of the Constitution. The Court clarified that while the right to form an association is fundamental, it is not absolute, and the State can impose reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order. The ruling emphasized that government servants retain their rights under Article 19(1)(c), but these rights can be regulated by law to maintain discipline within the police force.