https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=193390 The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a Constable from the Provincial Armed Constabulary following a departmental inquiry for unauthorized absence, forcibly grabbing liquor, and being under the influence of alcohol. Despite the appellant's acquittal in the related criminal case, the Court found the department had proven the charges based on preponderance of probabilities. Emphasizing the differing standards of proof, the Court deemed the punishment proportionate, considering the appellant's role in maintaining discipline. The appeal was dismissed, with each party bearing their own costs. en-us Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 26 Jul 2017 18:39:45 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=193390 The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a Constable from the Provincial Armed Constabulary following a departmental inquiry for unauthorized absence, forcibly grabbing liquor, and being under the influence of alcohol. Despite the appellant's acquittal in the related criminal case, the Court found the department had proven the charges based on preponderance of probabilities. Emphasizing the differing standards of proof, the Court deemed the punishment proportionate, considering the appellant's role in maintaining discipline. The appeal was dismissed, with each party bearing their own costs. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=193390