KRISHNAKUMAR R. vs UNION OF INDIA . — C.A. No. 10089/2013

Summary: Krishnakumar R. v. Union of India (C.A. No. 010089/2013) The Supreme Court quashed the permanent reduction of appellant Krishnakumar (an Accountant) to the lower post of Clerk/Typist, finding no provision under CCS Rules, 1965 for permanent post reduction as punishment. The Court held the penalty illegal, though justified in imposing major penalty, and remitted the matter to the Disciplinary Authority to impose lawful punishment only under Rule 11(vi), which allows temporary reduction for a specified period. No salary difference was directed to be paid. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.