STATE OF PUNJAB vs RAJESH KUMAR

The Supreme Court upheld the discharge of a police constable under Rule 12.21 of the Punjab Police Rules, which allows for the discharge of an inefficient officer within three years of enrolment without the right to appeal. The Court emphasized that the probationary period is an opportunity for the employer to assess the employee's suitability for the role, and that the decision to discharge was based on the respondent's unsuitability rather than misconduct. The judgment reaffirmed the principle that a probationer has no right to the post and the employer has discretion during the probation period.