Terrorism in Punjab Reached Peak in the 1980s, Court Finds Dismissing Inquiry Against Cop with Alleged Militants' Ties Fair, Given Lack of Witnesses: Punjab and Haryana High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has recently ruled on a significant case involving the dismissal of a constable, Dalbir Singh, who was removed from service in 1981 due to alleged connections with militants. The Court upheld the dismissal, finding it justified despite the absence of a departmental enquiry. This ruling underscores the exceptional conditions of the time when terrorism was rampant in Punjab. Case Background Facts of the Case:…