Supreme Court of India · 2020-09-10
PRAVIN KUMAR vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS
- Citation / case number
- SC 2009/31663
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- PRAVIN KUMAR
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA AND ORS
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the dismissal of a paramilitary officer on charges of corruption and extra-constitutional conduct. The court upheld the findings of the High Court, emphasizing the importance of integrity in public service and the need for strict action against corruption. The judgment reinforces the principle that disciplinary proceedings must be upheld when substantiated by credible evidence.