U.O.I. & Ors vs Ashok Kumar & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the removal of the delinquent officer from service was in violation of Section 10 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 and Rule 20 of the Border Security Force Rules, 1969. The Court established that due process was not followed in the disciplinary action against the officer, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to statutory provisions in service matters. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate the officer, thereby reversing the earlier dismissal by the Single Judge.