BONGAIGAON REFINERY & P.C. LTD. vs GIRISH CHANDRA SARMAH

The Supreme Court held that the Division Bench of the Guwahati High Court erred in quashing the disciplinary authority's order of reversion against the respondent, who was found guilty of serious misconduct under the relevant service rules. The Court emphasized that the findings of the inquiry officer, which were based on substantial evidence, should not have been overturned without sufficient justification. The appeal was allowed, reinstating the disciplinary action taken against the respondent.