UNION OF INDIA . vs POONAM CHOPRA . — SLP(C) No. 15857/2003

Case Summary: SLP(C) No. 15857/2003 The Supreme Court disposed of the petition on 15/03/2004 by accepting the Union of India's decision to reinstate respondent Poonam Chopra, a dismissed sports person, initially for six months in a lower post before permanent promotion to Inspector. The Court directed that upon reappointment as Inspector, she would receive all benefits except back wages, with the High Court's judgment being substituted by this order. Respondent was required to join within one week. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.