UNION OF INDIA vs GHULAM MOHD. BHAT

The Supreme Court held that the Jammu and Kashmir High Court erred in quashing the order of removal from service under Section 11(1) of the Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, read with Rule 27 of the Central Reserve Police Rules, 1955. The Court clarified that Section 11(1) allows for various punishments, including removal from service, and is not limited to minor punishments as suggested by the High Court. The appeal by the Union of India was allowed, reinstating the order of removal.