State Of Tamil Nadu Rep By Secretary To ... vs Promod Kumar Ips

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to revoke the suspension of the first Respondent, an Indian Police Service officer, while also quashing the charge memo dated 29.10.2013 against him. The Court found that the disciplinary proceedings initiated by the State of Tamil Nadu were non est in law, thereby affirming the High Court's ruling that the charges lacked legal validity. The judgment emphasized the need for adherence to proper legal procedures in disciplinary actions against public servants under the Service Law framework.