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Supreme Court Ruling: Key Lesson for Armed Forces, Location Misrepresentation is a Punishable Offence

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Supreme Court Ruling: Key Lesson for Armed Forces, Location Misrepresentation is a Punishable Offence

The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the penalty imposed by the disciplinary authority, upholding the High Court's decision. The Court affirmed that misconduct, proven on the preponderance of probabilities and bringing disrepute to a disciplined force, warrants a commensurate penalty. It found no grounds for intervention under Article 136 of the Constitution. Facts Of The Case: The appellant, Constable Amar Singh, was serving with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the Mallaram Camp. On August 27, 1995, he was granted a two-hour out-pass to visit a hospital. Instead of doing so, he went to a residential colony located approximately 12 kilometres from the camp to enquire about quarters allotted to another constable. His presence and actions there agitated the local ci...

Supreme Court Relief for Companies: Tax Exemption for Vehicles Confined to Plant Premises

The Supreme Court ruled that motor vehicle tax under the Andhra Pradesh Act is leviable only if a vehicle is used or kept for use in a "public place." It held that restricted industrial premises, inaccessible to the public, do not constitute a public place. Consequently, vehicles operating exclusively within such enclosed areas are not liable for the tax, and a rule creating a presumption of 'use' must be read in harmony with this charging section. Facts Of The Case: The appellant, M/s Tarachand Logistic Solutions Limited, was awarded a contract to operate within the enclosed central dispatch yard of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (RINL). Pursuant to this, it deployed 36 registered motor vehicles which, from April 1, 2021, were confined solely to operating inside this restricted premises,...

Supreme Court Mandates Timely Promotions and Cadre Review for CAPF Officers

The Supreme Court affirmed Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) as 'Organized Group-A Services,' entitling officers to Non-Functional Financial Upgradation. It directed a six-month cadre review and recruitment rule revision. The Court also suggested progressively reducing IPS deputation posts in CAPFs to address officer stagnation and grievances Facts Of The Case: The case originated from a long-standing grievance of officers belonging to the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) – including CRPF, BSF, SSB, ITBP, and CISF. These officers sought recognition of their services as 'Organized Group-A Services' (OGAS), a crucial classification for ensuring parity with other Group-A services and entitlement to benefits such as Non-Functional Financial Upgradation (NFFU). A primary co...