Union Of India vs Indraj

insc-2025-1313 Supreme Court of India 13 November 2025 • CIVIL APPEAL NO.13183 OF 2025 • 8 min read
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Case Significance

Union Of India vs Indraj is a Supreme Court of India decision dated November 13, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1313). Gramin Dak Sevak removed from service for misappropriation of public funds by stamping passbooks without making corresponding entries in post office accounts. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the High Court order that had interfered with the penalty, holding the removal was justified and the employee's explanation of ignorance was untenable. The bench comprised Justices Manmohan and Rajesh Bindal. The judgment was delivered by Justice Rajesh Bindal.

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Summary

Gramin Dak Sevak removed from service for misappropriation of public funds by stamping passbooks without making corresponding entries in post office accounts. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the High Court order that had interfered with the penalty, holding the removal was justified and the employee's explanation of ignorance was untenable.

What was the outcome of Union Of India vs Indraj?

Gramin Dak Sevak removed from service for misappropriation of public funds by stamping passbooks without making corresponding entries in post office accounts. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, set...

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Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1313)