SECY. TO GOVT. AND OTHERS vs A.C.J. BRITTO

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the respondent, a Sub-Inspector of Police, under Rule 3(b) of the Tamil Nadu Police Subordinate Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, after finding him guilty of misconduct for failing to appear before the Medical Board as directed. The Court ruled that the disciplinary proceedings were valid despite the respondent's claims of procedural irregularities, emphasizing that non-compliance with medical examination orders constitutes grave misconduct. The dismissal order was affirmed, reinforcing the authority of the disciplinary process in police service matters.