Director Genl. Of Police, Mayilapur vs J. Raghunees

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the Division Bench's reversal of a Single Judge's order dismissing a writ petition filed by J. Raghunees, who was selected as a Grade-II Constable. The case involved the verification of the respondent's antecedents, which revealed his involvement in a criminal case. The Court upheld the Division Bench's decision to set aside the initial dismissal, emphasizing the importance of thorough antecedent verification in police recruitment. The judgment underscores the appellate court's role in reviewing procedural and substantive correctness of lower court decisions in administrative and service matters.