Supreme Court of India · 2007-12-14
Akhilesh Kumar Singh vs State Of Jharkhand & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2007 SC 89
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Akhilesh Kumar Singh
- Respondent
- State Of Jharkhand & Ors
- Author
- S.B. Sinha
- Bench
- S.B. Sinha, Harjit Singh Bedi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a writer constable from the Bihar Military Police for misconduct, including falsifying entries in the general diary and claiming food allowances without being present. The Court found that the departmental proceedings were conducted fairly and that the punishment was proportionate to the gravity of the charges, as per the principles of natural justice. The Court affirmed the decisions of the disciplinary and appellate authorities, emphasizing the importance of integrity in public service.