Admin.Union Territory Of D.&N.Haveli; vs Gulabhia M.Lad

The Supreme Court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal erred in interfering with the disciplinary authority's decision to remove the respondent from service under Rule 14 of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, after misconduct was established. The Court emphasized that the principle of parity in punishment does not apply when the nature and gravity of misconduct differ, thus upholding the disciplinary authority's decision. The appeal was allowed, and the Tribunal's order was set aside.