UNION OF INDIA vs P.GUNASEKARAN

The Supreme Court ruled that the dismissal of P. Gunasekaran from service was unjustified as the Central Administrative Tribunal found him acquitted of criminal charges related to misconduct under the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964. The Court emphasized that disciplinary proceedings cannot continue when criminal charges are identical and result in acquittal, thereby upholding the Tribunal's decision to set aside the dismissal. The Court held that the principles of natural justice and the doctrine of double jeopardy apply in such cases, leading to the reinstatement of the respondent.