Advocates appeared:
For the Petitioner(s): Mr. Vikramjit Banerjee, A.S.G. Mr. Alabhya Dhamija, Adv. Mr. V V V Pattabhi Ram, Adv. Ms. Merusagar Samantaray, Adv. Mr. Arvind Kumar Sharma, AOR Ms. Pooja Kumari, Adv.
For the Respondent(s): Mr. Salvador Santosh Rebello, AOR Mr. Anubahb Atreya, Adv. Mr. Raghav Sharma, Adv. Mr. Jaskirat Pal Singh, Adv. Ms. Moulishree Pathak, Adv. Mr. Ujjawal Agrawal, Adv. Mr. Utsav Tarsolia, Adv.

Certainly. Here are the key legal points from the provided document:

1. The dismissal of an employee for entering into a second marriage while the first spouse is still alive is considered an extreme penalty. Lesser penalties should be considered, especially when personal circumstances and proportionality are taken into account (!) (!) .

2. Disciplinary proceedings in government employment are primarily subject to procedural adherence and jurisdictional limits. Judicial review is confined to ensuring compliance with natural justice and legality, rather than reappraising evidence or substituting findings (!) (!) .

3. The relevant rules under the CISF Rules, 2001, specifically Rule 18(b), prohibit marriage with a person having a spouse living. These rules are service conditions aimed at maintaining discipline and integrity, and are not moral censure. They are enforceable unless they are arbitrary, disproportionate, or violate constitutional protections (!) (!) .

4. The courts emphasize that under Article 226 jurisdiction, their role is to review procedural fairness and legality of disciplinary actions, not to act as appellate courts re-evaluating evidence or substituting their own judgment on factual findings (!) (!) .

5. The punishment imposed must be proportionate to the misconduct. Disproportionate punishment, especially one that shocks the conscience or causes undue hardship, can be subject to judicial review. However, unless the punishment is shockingly disproportionate, courts are generally reluctant to interfere (!) (!) .

6. The scope of judicial review is limited to checking for procedural irregularities, violations of natural justice, or arbitrariness. Courts do not reappreciate evidence or re-examine factual conclusions unless they are perverse or unsupported by evidence (!) (!) .

7. The disciplinary authority is the sole judge of facts, and courts should not interfere unless there is a clear violation of principles of natural justice or statutory procedures. Proper conduct of inquiry and adherence to rules are essential prerequisites for upholding disciplinary decisions (!) (!) .

8. In cases involving penal provisions or rules with penal consequences, strict interpretation is required. Ambiguities should be resolved in favor of the person subject to discipline, and the rules should be applied strictly and in accordance with their clear language (!) .

9. The courts have reiterated that they should not interfere with disciplinary decisions unless there is a procedural violation, arbitrariness, or the punishment is manifestly disproportionate. The decision should be based on evidence and proper procedure, and courts should respect the disciplinary authority’s findings unless these principles are violated (!) (!) .

10. Overall, the courts uphold the principle that disciplinary actions must be proportionate, based on proper procedures, and free from arbitrariness. Judicial review is confined to ensuring fairness and legality, not re-evaluation of factual findings or evidence (!) (!) .

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“STATEMENT OF ARTICLES OF CHARGE FRAMED AGAINST NO.Q6216(I(M5 CONSTABLE/GD PRANAB KUMAR .NATH OF 'HQRS.' COY, CISF UNIT ISP BURNPUR (W.B.) Article of Charge ‘ “An act prejudicial to good order and discipline of the Force in that CISF No.062f60045Constable/GD Pranab Kumar Nath of 'FT Coy, CISF Unit ISP Bumpur, who, having a spouse living has entered into a marriage with another womah Mrs. Parthana Das daughter of Shri Debasaran Das, village Barhanti Maniari, P.S. Palasbari, District- Kamrurn (Assam) on 14.03.2016, while he was serving at 3rJNDRF Battalion, Mundali (Odisha) and Ums, violated the provisions of Rule- 18(b) of CISF Rules-2001. The above act on the part of No.062160045 Constable/GD Pranab Kumar Nath tantamount to grave misconduct and highly unbecoming a good member of a disciplined CAPF i.e. CISF". Hence, the charge. Article of Charge-II “An act prejudicial to good order and discipline of the Force in that CISF No.062160045 Constable/GD Pranab Kumar Nath of 'D' Coy, CISF Unit ISP Bumpur is neglecting his wife (Smt. Chandna Nath) and minor daughter though being a member of a disciplined CAPF i.e. CISF, be is expected to maintain a responsible and decent standard of conduct in his private life and not bring discredit to his service by his misdemeanors. 'The above act on the part of No. 062160045 Constable/GD Pranab Kumar Nath tantamount to grave misconduct serious indiscipline and highly unbecoming of a good member of a disciplined CAPF i.e. CISF.". Hence, the charge. Sd/- COMMANDANT CISF UNIT ISP BURNPUR ANNEXURE-II STATEMENT OF IMPUTATION OF MISCONDUCT IN SUPPORT OF THE ARTICLES OF CHARGE FRAMED ACAINST NO. 06216tuJ45 CONSTABLE/CD PRANAB KUMAR NATH OF 'HQRS.' COY, CISF UNIT ISP BURNPUR. Article of Charge-I A written complaint dated 18.03.2016 was received from Smt. Chandana Nath wife of No.062160045 Const/GD Pranab Kumar Nath while he was serving at 3rd NDRF