Commr.Of Police,Delhi & Ors vs Jai Bhagwan

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of a police constable for extorting illegal gratification under Section 21 of the Delhi Police Act, 1978 was justified. The Court emphasized the importance of integrity in public service and upheld the findings of the departmental inquiry, which found the constable guilty based on credible evidence. The Court dismissed the appeal against the High Court's order that had set aside the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision, thereby reinstating the dismissal order.