J&K High Court Upholds Dismissal of CRPF Personnel for Misuse of Arms

The J&K High Court upheld the dismissal of a CRPF personnel for misuse of arms, clarifying that Rule 27(ccc) of the CRPF Rules,1955 does not apply when departmental and criminal proceedings differ in charges.

The court held that an acquittal in a murder trial does not protect against disciplinary action for separate misconduct.

It added that appointing a Presenting Officer is not mandatory, and absence alone does not invalidate an inquiry unless the Enquiry Officer acts as prosecutor.

Finding the inquiry fair, the Court dismissed the appeal.