UNION OF INDIA vs GYAN CHAND CHATTAR

The Supreme Court upheld the Gujarat High Court's decision regarding the disciplinary action against Gyan Chand Chattar, an employee of Western Railway, under the Railway Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules. The Court affirmed that only one of the six charges, related to not receiving a memo from superiors, was proved, and thus directed the disciplinary authority to impose a minor punishment. The Court emphasized the importance of fair inquiry and the need for proportionality in disciplinary actions, ultimately dismissing the appeal of the Union of India.