Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 14 – Penalty imposed must be commensurate with the gravity of the misconduct, and that any penalty disproportionate to the gravity of the misconduct would be violative of Article 14 of the Constitution – In the armed forces of the Union, including the paramilitary forces, utmost discipline, unity of command et al are the sine qua non – That said, the doctrine of proportionality still holds the field.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH B. S. HARI COMMANDANT — Appellant Vs. UNION OF INDIA & ORS. R1: UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS R2: DIRECTOR GENERAL, BORDER…