Union Of India vs B.N. Jha

The Supreme Court addressed the disciplinary proceedings against a Deputy Commandant of the Border Security Force, who was accused of accepting illegal gratification for recruitment. The Court emphasized the necessity of following due process as outlined in the relevant service rules and held that the disciplinary authority must provide adequate opportunity for defense before imposing any penalties. The Court ultimately quashed the disciplinary action taken against the respondent due to procedural lapses, thereby reinforcing the principles of natural justice under Article 14 of the Constitution of India.