Nature of charges found against the respondent can hardly be one to call for a major penalty – There was no bribery charge – Anyone can make mistakes – Consequences of mistakes should not be unduly harsh – Compulsory retirement set-aside.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. P. BALASUBRAHMANAYAM — Respondent ( Before : Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Hrishikesh Roy, JJ. ) Civil…