LAWS(P&H)-2005-2-144

THE STATE OF PUNJAB Vs. RACHHPAL SINGH

Decided On February 11, 2005
The State Of Punjab Appellant
V/S
RACHHPAL SINGH Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The respondent filed a suit for declaration to the effect that order dated 9.8.1983 discharging him from service, was void.

(2.) Case of the respondent -plaintiff is that he joined as Constable in Punjab Police on 30.9.1980. He was awarded commendation certificates. On account of party faction, he was implicated in a false complaint under Ss. 107/151 Cr.P.C., which led to the order of discharge and the same was malafide and illegal.

(3.) The appellant State contested the suit, stating that the plaintiff was given following punishments: -