MANOHAR LAL versus COMMISSIONER OF POLICE & ORS.

Case summary from SCR

Issue for Consideration Matter pertains to dismissal of police constable without conducting departmental inquiry, holding that it was not reasonably practicable to hold an inquiry. Headnotes† Constitution of India – Art.311(2) second proviso clause (b) – Dismissal, removal or in civil capacities under the Union or a State – Exercise of the power u/Art.311 – Registration of FIR against the appellant- constable posted in the Special Cell for the offence of robbery and thereafter arrested and taken in custody – While he was in custody the order of