UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. vs SHARVAN KUMAR

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate Sharvan Kumar, an Electric Locomotive Driver, after finding that the disciplinary proceedings against him were rendered null due to non-compliance with the time limits set by the Central Administrative Tribunal. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to procedural timelines in disciplinary matters, ultimately directing the Union of India to reinstate Kumar and pay him 50% back wages from the date of his removal.