STATE OF PUNJAB vs CONSTABLE SARWAN SINGH

The Supreme Court held that under the Punjab Police Rules, a police constable can be dismissed by any Superintendent of Police, not just the one in charge of the district. The Court affirmed the lower courts' findings that the dismissal order was invalid as it was signed by an officer not in charge of the district, thus upholding the respondent's reinstatement. The Court emphasized the necessity of proper authority in disciplinary actions as per Rule 16.1 of the Punjab Police Rules.