‘Undesirable for National Security’: Calcutta High Court Refuses Relief to BSF Personnel in Bribery Scandal

The Calcutta High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF constable accused of accepting bribes to declare candidates medically “fit” during recruitment examinations.

The Court found that there was sufficient material indicating his involvement in a larger conspiracy involving doctors and civilians.

Emphasising the need for strict discipline in uniformed forces, it held that no leniency could be shown in such cases. The Court observed that retaining such personnel would be “undesirable” and against national security interests.

It concluded that misconduct of this nature must be dealt with strictly and refused to interfere with the dismissal order.

[Md. Farhad Zaman v. UOI & Ors.]