In Brief
A CISF constable suspended after assaulting a senior officer challenged his dismissal. The High Court found the dismissal disproportionate and reinstated him with reduced pay. The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal, finding it proportionate for assault in a specialized security force where discipline is paramount. However, the Court partly allowed the appeal by awarding the constable subsistence allowance (50% salary) during suspension periods, full salary under the original reduction order, and interest on delayed payments, recognizing procedural fairness and statutory entitlements.
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