U.O.I. vs ASHOK KUMAR .

The Supreme Court upheld the Jammu & Kashmir High Court's decision that the removal of Ashok Kumar, a delinquent officer, violated Section 10 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 and Rule 20 of the Border Security Force Rules, 1969. The Court found that the High Court correctly identified procedural lapses in the inquiry against Kumar, including failure to accurately report seized items during a raid. The Supreme Court affirmed the High Court's ruling, allowing Kumar's appeal and reinstating him in service.