KARAM SINGH versus STATE OF PUNJAB & ANR.
Conviction under Section 323 IPC results in disqualification for reinstatement to disciplined forces despite release on probation; authorities were justified in refusing reinstatement; penalty of dismissal converted to removal from service.
- Parties
- Petitioner: Karam Singh; Respondent: State of Punjab & Anr.
- Jurisdiction
- India
- Judgment Date
- 29 January 1996
- Procedural Posture
- Special Leave Petition (civil) No. 903 of 1996 / Petition Against Dismissal of L.p.a. No. 657/1995 by Punjab & Haryana High Court
- Outcome
- Petition dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Police Service Dismissal, Probation of Offenders, Disqualification Upon Conviction
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Parties
Karam Singh
Petitioner
State of Punjab & Anr.
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Petition (civil) No. 903 of 1996 / Petition Against Dismissal of L.p.a. No. 657/1995 by Punjab & Haryana High Court
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether reinstatement is permissible for a police constable convicted under Section 323 IPC and released on probation
- 2 Whether release on probation removes disqualification for public service
Ratio Decidendi
Conviction under Section 323 IPC results in disqualification for reinstatement to disciplined forces despite release on probation; authorities were justified in refusing reinstatement; penalty of dismissal converted to removal from service.
Court Disposition
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Penalty of dismissal converted into removal from service
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