Supreme Court affirms CISF disciplinary penalty in Amar Singh case, August 29, 2025.
SC UPHOLDS DISCIPLINARY PENALTY AGAINST CISF CONSTABLE AMAR SINGH
CASE SUMMARY – Constable Amar Singh of the CISF challenged disciplinary action imposed after being found away from camp in a civilian colony despite holding an out-pass for hospital visit. The Inquiry Officer found charges of misconduct proven. While the Delhi High Court held he had permission to leave, it confirmed his misconduct for being at an unauthorized location, affecting CISF’s image. The Appellate Authority reduced the penalty, and the Supreme Court upheld this decision, ruling no violation of natural justice. It held the punishment proportionate given the appellant’s role in a disciplined force, dismissing his appeal on 29 August 2025.
| ASPECTS | DETAILS |
| Case Title | Const. Amar Singh vs. Union of India & Ors., Civil Appeal No. 2986 of 2012 |
| Introduction | Appeal filed by Constable Amar Singh of CISF challenging disciplinary penalty imposed after alleged misconduct. |
| Factual Background | On 27.08.1995, Amar Singh left Mallaram Camp with an out-pass for a hospital visit but was later found 12 km away in a residential colony. Civilians detained him until superiors intervened. |
| Legal Issues |
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| Applicable Law | Principles of natural justice, Article 136 of the Constitution, CISF disciplinary rules. |
| Analysis | High Court held appellant had permission to leave but misused it by going elsewhere. No proof of trespass, but conduct still improper. Penalty modified by Appellate Authority was proportionate. |
| Conclusion | Supreme Court upheld High Court’s judgment. Found no breach of natural justice. Appeal dismissed. |
| Current Scenario | As of 29 August 2025, the Supreme Court confirmed penalty reduction and final dismissal of appeal. |
“Discipline in armed forces cannot be compromised; proportional penalty is justified.”
SOURCE – SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
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