Sher Bahadur vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of the appellant from service under Rule 6 of the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1986 was improper due to lack of sufficient evidence linking the appellant to the alleged misconduct. The Court emphasized that mere existence of evidence is not enough; it must be relevant and establish a clear nexus with the charges. The dismissal order was set aside, and the appellant was reinstated, highlighting the importance of fair inquiry procedures in service law cases.