UNION OF INDIA vs RAJIV KUMAR

The Supreme Court examined the interpretation of Sub-Rule (2) of Rule 10 of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, determining that deemed suspension due to custodial detention exceeding 48 hours ceases upon the employee's release. The Court held that the Delhi High Court correctly quashed the suspension order dated 15.5.1998, asserting it was improperly issued under Sub-Rule (2) and should have been governed by Sub-Rule (1). The judgment clarified the procedural requirements for suspension in light of detention and bail.