Supreme Court of India · 2021-11-11
Union Of India vs Ex. Constable Ram Karan
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Union Of India
- Respondent
- Ex. Constable Ram Karan
- Author
- Ajay Rastogi
- Bench
- Abhay S. Oka, Ajay Rastogi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to substitute the penalty of removal from service of Ex. Constable Ram Karan with confinement in quarter guard jail. The court found that the High Court had correctly interpreted the provisions of the Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, and the Rules 1955, emphasizing that the nature of punishments must align with statutory mandates. The appeal by the Union of India was dismissed, affirming the High Court's judgment.