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criminal proceedings and service

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MP Police Regulations | Single-Day Absence & Unproven Criminal Charges Insufficient for Dismissal Under Proportionality Principle : MP HC
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|Madhya Pradesh High Court

MP Police Regulations | Single-Day Absence & Unproven Criminal Charges Insufficient for Dismissal Under Proportionality Principle : MP HC

Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that dismissal from service cannot be justified solely on a one-day unauthorized absence or pending criminal allegations without proof of violation of police regulations. The judgment reinforces the principle of proportionality in disciplinary actions, protecting employees from arbitrary termination.