Supreme Court of India · 2023-01-19
UNION OF INDIA vs CONST. SUNIL KUMAR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/5241
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- UNION OF INDIA
- Respondent
- CONST. SUNIL KUMAR
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the legality of the High Court's decision to set aside a disciplinary penalty imposed on a CRPF officer, leading to his reinstatement without back wages. The Court analyzed whether the departmental enquiry and subsequent order adhered to principles of natural justice and procedural fairness. It upheld the High Court's judgment, emphasizing the importance of proper disciplinary procedures and the authority of courts to scrutinize administrative decisions in service matters.