#CRPF

The Supreme Court ruled that a minor penalty imposed post-reinstatement in a departmental inquiry must relate back to the initial termination date, entitling the officer to back wages, notional benefits, and consequential promotions. The judgment quashed contempt proceedings with a cost of Rs. 10 lakhs and directed payment of arrears with interest, reinforcing the doctrine of retrospective effect in service law.

The Bombay High Court upholds the removal of a CRPF constable for chronic absenteeism and being found under the influence of liquor while on duty, affirming that such conduct constitutes gross misconduct under service law. This ruling reinforces that disciplinary authorities may impose major penalties without requiring proof of operational harm, as the breach of discipline itself undermines institutional integrity.

Delhi High Court rules that transfers based on administrative exigency cannot be challenged merely for deviating from internal tenure norms, even if preceded by an NHRC complaint. The judgment clarifies that internal guidelines are directory, not mandatory, and do not confer enforceable rights on employees.