State Of Mizoram And Anr. vs B.D. Thakur

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals arising from a disciplinary proceeding against a police clerk accused of forgery. The Court held that the High Court's interference in the disciplinary authority's termination order was improper, as it did not exercise its supervisory power under Article 227 but rather appellate power. The Court affirmed the division bench's decision to reinstate the employee with compensation and notional pay, while denying pecuniary benefits, emphasizing the need for diligence in countering allegations in writ proceedings. The outcome upheld the disciplinary authority's findings and clarified the limits of judicial review in such cases.