UNION OF INDIA vs S.C. PARASHAR

The Supreme Court addressed the disciplinary action taken against a Deputy Commandant of the CRPF for unauthorized use of a government vehicle, resulting in an accident. The Court examined the applicability of Rule 11 of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, specifically sub-Rule (iii) and sub-Rule (v). It held that the penalty imposed was not in accordance with the rules as sub-Rule (iii) pertains to minor penalties, and thus the High Court's decision to restore seniority and consequential benefits was upheld.