Supreme Court of India · 2022-02-24
UNION OF INDIA vs MANAGOBINDA SAMANTARAY
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/21108
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- UNION OF INDIA
- Respondent
- MANAGOBINDA SAMANTARAY
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE BELA M. TRIVEDI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the disciplinary action taken against Managobinda Samantaray, a constable in the CISF, who was found sleeping on duty and subsequently assaulted an officer. The court upheld the disciplinary authority's decision to impose a penalty of pay reduction for three years, emphasizing the need for discipline within the force. The appeal by the Union of India was dismissed, affirming the penalty as appropriate under the circumstances.