Muklesh Ali vs State Of Assam & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's writ appeal regarding his suspension and subsequent disciplinary proceedings under the Assam Forest Department. The Court noted that the Enquiry Officer found the appellant not guilty of the charges, and the proceedings were dropped, treating the suspension period as on duty. The Court emphasized the need for adherence to procedural fairness in disciplinary actions, referencing the principles established in earlier cases and the directives issued in W.P.(C) No. 202 of 1995 and W.P.(C) No. 202 of 1985.