In Brief
A CRPF constable was found guilty of assaulting and abusing a doctor, causing injury, and making false sexual harassment allegations against him. The disciplinary authority imposed removal from service, confirmed by appellate and revisional authorities. The High Court, reviewing the case, found the punishment disproportionate and substituted it with confinement in quarter guard jail with reinstatement. The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in substituting the disciplinary punishment. Under the CRPF Act, dismissal and removal are minor punishments within the authority's discretion. Judicial review of punishment quantum is limited to cases where it is shockingly disproportionate. The Court set aside the High Court's judgment and upheld removal from service."
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