Union Of India & Ors vs Balwant Singh

The Supreme Court examined the disciplinary actions taken against a Havaldar in the Assam Rifles, who faced discharge due to multiple 'Red Ink entries' for intoxication and overstaying leave, as per the Assam Rifles Act, 1941. The Court held that the show cause notice issued under the Assam Rifles Manual and ROI 1/2004 was valid, and the respondent's past conduct justified the disciplinary measures. The Court upheld the decision to discharge the respondent from service, affirming the authority of the Assam Rifles to enforce discipline.