RAM KISHAN vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the competency of the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police to impose punishment under the Delhi Police Act, 1978, specifically Section 11. The Court held that the Additional Deputy Commissioner is indeed competent to impose such punishment as he assists the Deputy Commissioner. The Court also found that the disciplinary authority provided adequate reasons for disagreeing with the inquiry officer's findings, and upheld the dismissal of the appellant as appropriate given the misconduct.