Om Prakash vs State Of Punjab & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant, a Head Constable in Punjab Police, for unauthorized absence from duty under the Punjab Police Rules. The Court found that the appellant did not provide sufficient evidence for his absence and that he was given a fair opportunity to defend himself during the departmental proceedings. The High Court's decision to set aside the Trial Court's decree, which had reinstated the appellant, was affirmed, establishing that procedural fairness was maintained throughout the inquiry process.