NARMADA PD. YADAV vs STATE OF M.P. .

The Supreme Court held that the penalty imposed on the appellant, a police officer, for alleged corruption was unsustainable due to lack of evidence, specifically noting the absence of independent witnesses and proof of the alleged bribe under Article 227 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that the appellant had an unblemished service record of 21 years, which was not considered by the authorities. Consequently, the Court set aside the punishment and reinstated the appellant with all monetary benefits for the period of demotion.