General Manager (Operation - ... vs Krishna Kumar Bhardwaj

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the disciplinary proceedings against Krishna Kumar Bhardwaj, finding that the charges brought against him were based on events that occurred nearly three decades prior. The court emphasized the importance of timely disciplinary action and the principle of proportionality in imposing penalties. Consequently, the court ruled that the prolonged delay in the proceedings rendered the disciplinary action unjustifiable.