COMMNR. OF POLICE, NEW DELHI vs NARENDER SINGH

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of the respondent, a Constable in the Delhi Police, without a disciplinary inquiry violated Article 311(2) of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that the appellant failed to establish sufficient grounds for immediate dismissal under the proviso to Article 311(2)(b). The Court upheld the Tribunal's decision to reinstate the respondent and ordered that a regular disciplinary proceeding be initiated against him, thereby affirming the necessity of due process in service matters.