KRUSHNAKANT B. PARMAR vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant, a Security Assistant, for unauthorized absence from duty, violating Rule 3(1)(ii) and 3(1)(iii) of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964. The Court found that the Inquiry Officer's report, which established the charges beyond reasonable doubt, was valid despite the appellant's claims of bias and procedural lapses. The dismissal was confirmed as the appeal against it was deemed time-barred and lacking merit.