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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.

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