STATE OF M.P. vs HAZARILAL

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the respondent's services as a Peon was excessive given his conviction under Section 323 IPC, which does not involve moral turpitude. The Court emphasized that disciplinary actions must be fair, just, and reasonable, and found that the authorities failed to apply their minds to the appropriate penalty. The Court upheld the Tribunal's decision to reinstate the respondent, stating that the punishment imposed was disproportionate to the misconduct alleged.