MP HC Rejects Constable’s Plea for Reinstatement After State Reduced Dismissal to Compulsory Retirement

The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a petition filed by a police constable challenging his compulsory retirement after the State modified his dismissal through a mercy petition.

The Court held that mercy is not a legal right and cannot be claimed as a matter of entitlement. It noted that there is no statutory provision for a mercy petition, yet the State showed leniency by reducing the punishment.

The Court also found that the Superintendent of Police was competent to impose the original penalty.

Holding that orders passed in mercy jurisdiction are not ordinarily subject to judicial review, the Court rejected the plea.

[Babulal Deewan v. State of MP]