SUKHDARSHAN SINGH vs THE STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court addressed the case of Sukhdarshan Singh, who was suspended and later convicted under the IPC while serving as a Clerk. The court examined the application of the Punjab Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1970, particularly Rule 13(i), which pertains to penalties imposed on government employees based on criminal convictions. The court ultimately ruled on the procedural aspects of the disciplinary action taken against the appellant, emphasizing the need for adherence to established rules in such cases.