Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Removal of CRPF Constable for Unauthorised Absence and Absconding

Case Snapshot

Case Name: Rahul Sopanrao Hingankar v. Union of India & Ors.

Citation / Neutral Citation: 2026:CGHC:39424

High Court: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur

Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Naresh Kumar Chandravanshi

Date of Judgment: 9th September, 2026

Area of Law: Service Law, Disciplinary Proceedings, Armed Forces, Judicial Review

Judgment Headline

Removal from CRPF upheld; unauthorised absence and absconding are gross misconduct in disciplined forces.

The Judgment in One Line

Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses writ petition, upholding removal of CRPF constable for unauthorised absence and absconding.

Why This Judgment Matters

This judgment reinforces the strict discipline required in uniformed forces like the CRPF. It establishes that unauthorised absence and absconding by a member of a disciplined force are grave offences warranting removal from service. The ruling clarifies that procedural opportunities for participation in departmental enquiries must be taken—failure to participate despite repeated opportunities does not constitute a violation of natural justice. The judgment also underscores the limited scope of judicial review in disciplinary matters, particularly where the misconduct inv

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