Brajendra Singh Yambem vs Union Of India And Anr

The Supreme Court examined the legality of disciplinary proceedings against a Commandant of the CRPF under the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, focusing on the alleged loss of arms and ammunition. The Court held that the initiation of major penalty proceedings was justified due to the gravity of the misconduct, which included violation of Rules 3(1)(i) & (iii) of the CCS (Conduct) Rules. The Court upheld the disciplinary action taken against the appellant, affirming the High Court's decision to set aside the earlier judgment that had favored the appellant.