State Of U.P. And Ors. vs Rama Kant Yadav

The Supreme Court addressed whether a High Court, under Article 226, can interfere with the quantum of punishment if it accepts the finding of guilt as a matter of fact. The case involved a constable dismissed for sleeping while guarding an armoury, whose dismissal was set aside by the High Court as disproportionate. The State challenged this interference, arguing that once charges are established, the court should not modify the disciplinary authority's punishment.