THE GOVT OF A.P. vs MOHD. TAHER ALI

The Supreme Court held that the disciplinary authority's decision to impose compulsory retirement on a police constable for unauthorized absence from election duty was justified. The Court emphasized that such absences are serious lapses, particularly for a disciplined force like the police. The Court found no merit in the Administrative Tribunal's and High Court's decisions to remit the matter back for reconsideration of punishment, affirming the original penalty imposed by the Superintendent of Police.