NAVDEEP vs STATE OF PUNJAB .

The Supreme Court upheld the termination of the appellant's services by the State of Punjab, affirming the findings of the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding tampering with her mark sheet, which violated the principles of integrity in public service. The Court noted that despite the Enquiry Officer's conclusion that the appellant did not gain an advantage from the tampering, the act itself was sufficient to justify termination under the relevant service rules. The judgment reinforces the principle that candidates must possess clean hands to seek equitable relief in employment matters.