Sub Inspector Sanjay Kumar vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court held that the imposition of a penalty of censure on the appellant, a Sub-Inspector, violated the Uttar Pradesh Police Officers of the Subordinate Ranks (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1991, specifically Rule 5 and Rule 14(2), as no opportunity to show cause was provided prior to the penalty. The Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to principles of natural justice in disciplinary proceedings. Consequently, the Court set aside the impugned orders and directed that the appellant's service record be rectified accordingly.