UNION OF INDIA vs SUKHEN CHANDRA DAS

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the Union of India's appeal against the High Court's ruling that the termination of a CRPF constable's service was not valid under the Central Civil Services (Temporary Services) Rules, 1965. The Court found that the termination was based on alleged misconduct related to undisclosed criminal charges, which could not be treated as a simple termination under the rules. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision allowing the respondent to challenge the termination while reserving the right for the Union to initiate departmental proceedings.