MANOJ H.MISHRA vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether the punishment of removal from service imposed on Manoj H. Mishra was shockingly disproportionate to the misconduct alleged against him. The Court held that the punishment must be commensurate with the gravity of the misconduct, emphasizing the need for proportionality in disciplinary actions under service law. The appeal was allowed, and the Court set aside the removal order, reinstating the appellant with appropriate relief.