PRAHLAD RAUT vs ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's decision to set aside the Central Administrative Tribunal's order reinstating the appellant, who was removed from service under Rule 19(i) of the CCS (CCA) Rules due to his conviction under Section 379 IPC for theft. The Court emphasized that the respondent was justified in removing the appellant after discovering his conviction, which occurred while he was under suspension. The ruling clarifies the application of the CCS (CCA) Rules in cases of criminal conviction impacting government employment.