Union Of India vs R. Padmanabhan

The case involves a dispute between the Union of India and an IPS officer regarding the eligibility and grant of rewards for assisting in the detection of violations under various statutes including the Central Excise & Salt Act and the Customs Act. The court examines the guidelines issued by the Government on 30.3.1985 concerning incentives for informants and government servants. The primary legal issue pertains to whether the respondent was entitled to the rewards based on the operational guidelines and his role in the investigations.