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SAURABH SHYAM SHAMSHERY
Devesh Kumar Singh – Appellant
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Union of India – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
1. Brief factual matrix of the case is that petitioner, while working in Special Task Force, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Unit NAPP, Narora, District Bulandshahar, was suffered with a complaint and after preliminary inquiry following “Articles of Charge” alongwith “Statement of Allegations” were framed and served upon alongwith list of documentary evidence and witnesses :
Gross indiscipline and misconduct in that he, on 2.10.1991, between 2130 hrs and 2300 hrs. misbehaved and threatened Inspr (Exe) A.K. Pradhan, Shift Incharge, Plant Gate, employee of 66 KV Sub Station and Service Buildings, by pointing his Service 9 mm SAP Carbin-o while, deployed on duty, and created disturbance and commotion at the Plant Site, NAPP Narora, resulting in the employee assembling and protesting a Main Gate, and Service Buildings, NAPP Plant Site.”
“Statement of Allegations in support of Articles of charge framed against No. 874480683 SI/Exe D.K. Singh, Special Task Force, CISF Unit, NAPP Narora
No. 874480683 SI/Exe D.K. Singh, Special Task Force, CISF Unit, NAPP Narora. He was
The High Court does not act as an appellate authority in disciplinary matters and will not interfere with the quantum of punishment unless it is shocking to the conscience.
Disciplinary authority's findings must be based on evidence; failure to adhere to natural justice principles renders proceedings void.
In disciplinary proceedings, the principles of natural justice require that the person facing the charges should be given a fair opportunity to defend himself, including the right to cross-examine wi....
The court emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline in an armed force and upheld the disciplinary authority's decision based on the evidence presented during the proceedings.
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