In Brief
This case concerns a Sub-Inspector of Railway Protection Force compulsorily retired after conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for neglect of duty resulting in financial loss to the Railways. The High Court had set aside the retirement order and directed reinstatement with backwages, holding that the consideration of delayed theft reporting was irrelevant. The Supreme Court reversed this, holding that integrity is fundamental to positions of trust. The Court upheld the compulsory retirement order, finding the conviction and loss to Railways adequate grounds. Since the officer was already receiving pension, reinstatement and backwages were denied.
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