The State Of Jharkhand vs Rukma Kesh Mishra

The Supreme Court examined whether the High Court was justified in interfering with the disciplinary dismissal of a civil service officer on the grounds that the charge-sheet lacked approval from the Chief Minister. The Court emphasized the importance of following proper disciplinary procedures and held that the High Court's interference was unwarranted. The Court upheld the dismissal, reinforcing the authority of disciplinary proceedings in civil service employment. The judgment clarified the limits of judicial review in disciplinary matters involving civil servants.