STATE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR vs R.K. ZALPURI

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of R.K. Zalpuri under Rule 30 of the J&K Civil Service (CCA) Rules, 1956, for embezzlement of government funds amounting to Rs.2,68,317. The Court found that the disciplinary proceedings were conducted in accordance with the rules, and the employee was given an opportunity to respond to the charges. The Court emphasized the importance of timely appeals in service matters, noting that the employee's delay in filing a writ petition after seven years was unjustified, leading to the dismissal of the petition.