Ramanuj Pandey vs State Of M.P. & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's writ appeal regarding his removal from service as a Head Constable in the M.P. Police, affirming that the punishment did not shock the conscience of the Court. The Court referenced the principles established in B.C. Chaturvedi v. Union of India, AIR 1996 SC 484, emphasizing that disciplinary authorities have the discretion to impose penalties based on the gravity of misconduct. The Court concluded that the appellant's actions in apprehending an individual under the Lunacy Act were not justified, thus validating the disciplinary action taken against him.