Supreme Court of India · 2016-09-27
SHASHI GAUR vs N.C.T. OF DELHI .
- Citation / case number
- SC 1999/20263
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SHASHI GAUR
- Respondent
- N.C.T. OF DELHI .
- Author
- A. M. KHANWILKAR
- Bench
- A.M. KHANWILKAR T.S. THAKUR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of Corporal Devjee Mishra from the Indian Air Force for overstaying leave and absenting without leave, as per Section 39(a) and Section 39(b) of the Air Force Act, 1950. The Court confirmed that the respondent's plea of guilty during the District Court Martial proceedings was valid and that the punishment imposed was proportionate to the offenses committed. The Court dismissed the appeal by the Union of India, affirming the High Court's decision that the disciplinary action taken was lawful and justified.