SHER BAHADUR vs U.O.I. .

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of the appellant from service under Rule 6 (vii) to (ix) of the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1986 was improper due to lack of sufficient evidence linking him 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 with all consequential benefits.