In Brief
A court attender was dismissed for alleged unauthorized absence and submitting a forged medical certificate. The Supreme Court reinstated him, finding the fabrication charge unsustainable. Although the doctor denied issuing the certificate, he admitted treating the appellant. The Court held that for grave charges like forgery, basic verification—such as handwriting expert examination—was essential. Without conclusive evidence and rigorous inquiry procedures, the dismissal could not stand. The appellant was reinstated with full arrears and benefits.
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