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NAMIT KUMAR
Mann Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Punjab – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Mr. Namit Kumar, J.
This Regular Second Appeal is directed against the judgment and decree dated 08.02.1991, passed by the Court of learned Sub-Judge, 3rd Class, Jalandhar, whereby suit filed by the plaintiff-appellant for declaration was dismissed as well as against the judgment and decree dated 01.02.1993, passed by the Court of learned Additional District Judge, Jalandhar, whereby appeal filed by the appellant against the judgment and decree dated 08.02.1991, was dismissed.
2. Parties to the lis are being referred as per their status before the trial Court. Brief facts of the case are that plaintiff filed a suit for declaration pleading therein that he joined the Punjab Police Department as a Constable on 28.03.1973 in the P.A.P at Jalandhar Cantt. He married with Raghvir Kaur daughter of Kehar Singh, r/o village Daudpur, Distt. Jalandhar, in 1978. From this wedlock a son was born but died. Thereafter, his relations with his wife became strained and she started living separately with her parents. Raghvir Kaur refused to resume the society of the plaintiff. Raghvir Kaur started levelling allegations of bigamy against the plaintiff and she made complaints. On the basis of t
The dismissal of a police constable for alleged bigamy was upheld as valid, with the inquiry conducted in accordance with the rules, and no substantial question of law arose for consideration.
penalty of removal from service on that ground was not shockingly disproportionate to charge on established judicial parameters. In view of the aforesaid decision, the judgment relied on by the petit....
Absence from duty for 44 days without leave constitutes gravest misconduct justifying dismissal in a disciplined force, and procedural claims of unfair treatment were insufficient to overturn the dis....
Government servants must adhere to conduct rules prohibiting bigamous marriages, requiring prior approval regardless of personal law or spousal consent.
Disciplinary actions in uniformed services must uphold strict standards of conduct, and proven misconduct justifies severe penalties such as dismissal.
Revisional authority cannot annul completed departmental enquiry to start fresh major penalty proceedings; limited to enhancement via show cause. Dismissal for second marriage shockingly disproportio....
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