Subhash Chand vs Union Of India And Ors

ik-72263027 Delhi High Court 5 December 2024 • 45 min read

Judges (2)

Navin Chawla Coram Shalinder Kaur Delivered

Counsel (3)

Amit Raj Counsel Petitioner Nirvikar Verma Counsel Respondent Raj Singh Phogat Counsel Petitioner

Parties (2)

Union of India Respondent Subhash Chand Petitioner

Case Significance

Subhash Chand vs Union Of India And Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 5, 2024 (citation: ik-72263027). A CISF constable who joined in 2002 and was removed from service in 2014 challenged his removal through Article 226, arguing disproportionate punishment for unauthorized absence and related disciplinary charges. The Division Bench examined the disciplinary proceedings in detail and found the petitioner had a consistent pattern of remaining absent, being indisciplined, and escalating misconduct, including failing to report for duty at transferred locations. The writ petition was dismissed as t The bench comprised Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur. The judgment was delivered by Justice Shalinder Kaur. Counsel appearing: Amit Raj (counsel for petitioner), Nirvikar Verma (counsel for respondent), Raj Singh Phogat (counsel for petitioner).

Summary

A CISF constable who joined in 2002 and was removed from service in 2014 challenged his removal through Article 226, arguing disproportionate punishment for unauthorized absence and related disciplinary charges. The Division Bench examined the disciplinary proceedings in detail and found the petitioner had a consistent pattern of remaining absent, being indisciplined, and escalating misconduct, including failing to report for duty at transferred locations. The writ petition was dismissed as the removal from service was held to be proportionate given the gravity of the misconduct and the CISF's obligation as an Armed Police Force to maintain the highest standards of discipline.

What was the outcome of Subhash Chand vs Union Of India And Ors?

A CISF constable who joined in 2002 and was removed from service in 2014 challenged his removal through Article 226, arguing disproportionate punishment for unauthorized absence and related disciplina...

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