Ajay Kumar Choudhary vs Union Of India Thr Its Secretary & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the Appellant's suspension under Service Law, emphasizing that indefinite suspension is impermissible and disciplinary proceedings must be concluded within a reasonable timeframe. The Court upheld the Delhi High Court's ruling that the Central Administrative Tribunal overstepped its authority by imposing time constraints on the government's power to continue the suspension and issue a chargesheet. Consequently, the Court affirmed the Writ Court's decision, allowing the Union of India's petition and reinstating the executive's discretion in such matters.