J. JAISHANKAR vs GOVT. OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the petitioner under Section 509 IPC, affirming that such a conviction involves moral turpitude, which justifies dismissal from service without further inquiry. The Court clarified that a government servant's dismissal due to a conviction for an offence involving moral turpitude is automatic and that the High Court's modification of the dismissal to a discharge without retiral benefits was appropriate. The Court found no merit in the petitioner's argument regarding the need for legislative amendment to mitigate consequences of minor offences.