Ishwar Singh vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the dismissal of a constable-driver due to a one-day delay in reporting for duty, which was compounded by the justifiable reason of his father's death. The Court held that the Union of India should sympathetically consider reinstating the appellant without back wages, given the circumstances. The decision emphasized the importance of considering personal hardships in disciplinary actions, leading to the reinstatement of the appellant as per the respondents' agreement.