Man Singh vs State Of Haryana & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the disciplinary action taken against the appellant under Rule 16.29 of the Punjab Police Rules, 1934 was justified, as the appellant was found guilty of dereliction of duty for failing to control his subordinate during the transportation of liquor. The Court emphasized that the punishment of stoppage of increments was proportionate to the misconduct, and upheld the decisions of the lower authorities. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the findings of the departmental inquiry and the subsequent orders of the appellate and revisional authorities.