STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS. vs NACHHATFAR SINGH

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of the plaintiff, Nachhattar Singh, from the Punjab Police was illegal due to the lack of a show cause notice, violating principles of natural justice. The Court found that the dismissal was arbitrary and thus not barred by limitation under Section 3 of the Limitation Act, 1963. The Court upheld the appellate court's decision to allow the suit, emphasizing that the authority could impose a lesser punishment if warranted, while also addressing the issue of pay for the period of incarceration.