COMMR.OF POLICE,DELHI vs JAI BHAGWAN

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the Delhi High Court's decision that set aside the dismissal of a police constable for extortion under Section 21 of the Delhi Police Act, 1978. The Court reaffirmed that a police officer's misconduct involving illegal gratification undermines public trust and justifies dismissal from service. The Court held that the disciplinary proceedings were conducted fairly and the findings of guilt were substantiated by evidence, thus restoring the dismissal order.