Assam Police Constable Reinstated by Gauhati HC After Removal Without Hearing Over Alleged Unauthorised Leave: Gauhati High Court

In a significant ruling on 30th July 2024, the Gauhati High Court overturned the removal order of Machum Ahmed Laskar, a constable with the 16th Assam Police (IR) Battalion. The case revolved around the procedural fairness of the disciplinary action taken against Laskar and the application of Article 311 of the Constitution of India. Background: Machum Ahmed Laskar, who joined the 16th Assam Police (IR) Battalion on 5th July 2009,…