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ITBP Constable's Dismissal Over Affair Deemed Excessive, Court Orders Retirement
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🗓 24 Jun 2026, 02:32 AM
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The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) constable's dismissal for an alleged affair with a superior officer's wife has been ruled disproportionate by a court, which has instead ordered compulsory retirement.
A disciplinary action taken against an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) constable, involving his dismissal from service, has been deemed disproportionate by judicial review. The constable was removed from his post due to allegations of an illicit relationship with the wife of a superior officer.
However, the court, after examining the case, found the extreme penalty of dismissal to be excessive given the circumstances. Instead of outright termination, the judicial body has mandated compulsory retirement for the constable.
This ruling implies that while the misconduct was acknowledged, the punishment was considered too severe, leading to a modified disciplinary outcome that allows for retirement rather than complete removal from service.
However, the court, after examining the case, found the extreme penalty of dismissal to be excessive given the circumstances. Instead of outright termination, the judicial body has mandated compulsory retirement for the constable.
This ruling implies that while the misconduct was acknowledged, the punishment was considered too severe, leading to a modified disciplinary outcome that allows for retirement rather than complete removal from service.