From The Indian Express
Posted: Sat Mar 26 2011
Dismissed after failed suicide attempt, punishment modified
Removed from services after attempting suicide following a failed love affair, constable of the Border Security Force (BSF) finally found succour, with the High Court on Friday modifying his punishment.
Adopting a merciful view, a Division Bench headed by Justice Pradeep Nandarajog modified constable Sachin Kumar’s punishment from “dismissal” to “removal” so that he could procure a job outside the forces.
“We water down the penalty from one of dismissal from service to removal from service for the reason that the penalty of dismissal would be a bar for the petitioner from seeking public employment... If the petitioner could find a job that does not require him to carry arms, it should be fine for him,” held the court.
The court, however, refused to entertain the Kumar’s plea regarding his re-instatement in the services after noting that his reaction to the situation was unbecoming of an officer carrying arms and ammunition for paramilitary force.
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