Central Industrial Security Force And ... vs Abrar Ali

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of Ct. Abrar Ali from the Central Industrial Security Force under Rule 36 of the C.I.S.F. Rules, 1969, for gross misconduct and indiscipline, including failure to report for duty and involvement in a serious criminal act. The Court affirmed that the disciplinary authorities acted within their powers and that the punishment was proportionate to the gravity of the misconduct. The Court also noted that the Respondent's previous record of indiscipline justified the dismissal, thereby reinforcing the principle that habitual offenders may face stringent disciplinary actions.