Union Of Indian vs No.900224364 Const-G.D. Jageshwar Singh - Service Law - Doctrine Of Proportionality - Para Military Force-

Doctrine of proportionality - As a general principle, not only in service jurisprudence but also in other branches of law, the doctrine of proportionality is deeply embedded as a part of constitutionalism. Traces of this doctrine are visible through Articles 14, 16, and 21 of our Constitution. The doctrine of proportionality forbids the competent Authority to act arbitrarily, vengefully, or so harshly that the punishment awarded to a delinquent employee pricks the conscience of the Court. For example, when the punishment of dismissal is awarded on a trivial issue, the Court will be well within its jurisdiction to question the quantum of punishment and annul it. However, the enforcement of the maxim varies from case to case as the facts and circumstances of each case are necessary parameters to decide how to invoke this principle.

Para Military Force- Discipline, ethics, loyalty, dedication to service, and reliability are essential to the job. [Context: SC, while upholding the punishment of dismissal from service, observed: All members of the force must note that there is zero tolerance for such brazen misconduct, where the guardian of the cash box became its looter.]