JUDGMENT

1. The instant case has been taken up for consideration through the mode of Video conferencing in view of the prevailing situation on account of COVID 19 Pandemic, requiring social distancing.

2. The present writ petition has been filed for quashing the order dated 04.04.2019, passed by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Munger Range, Munger, whereby and whereunder the petitioner has been dismissed from service. The petitioner has also prayed for quashing of the appellate order dated 11.07.2019, passed by the Inspector General of Police, Bhagalpur Range, Bhagalpur and the order dated 10.12.2019, passed by the Director General of Police, Bihar, Patna, whereby and whereunder the Memorial filed by the petitioner has been rejected.

3. The brief facts of the case are that a video clip had become viral on 14.11.2018, wherein the petitioner was seen consuming some substance akin to liquor and was thus suspended on the very same day vide order dated 14.11.2018, passed by the Superintendent of Police, Sheikhpura. In fact, one F.I.R. bearing Karandey PS case no. 42 of 2018 was also instituted against the petitioner on 15.11.2018 under Section 37(b) of the Bihar Prohibition and Exc