SARBDEEP SINGH VIRK vs STATE OF PUNJAB .

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's order regarding the repatriation of the appellant, an IPS officer, to Maharashtra, affirming that the Central Government holds final authority over disciplinary actions post-deputation as per the relevant administrative guidelines. The Court quashed the suspension order dated April 4, 2007, and directed the State of Punjab to refer disciplinary proceedings to the Central Government. The judgment emphasized the importance of proper authority in disciplinary matters and the protection of officers from politically motivated actions.