HC Upholds Punishment by Disciplinary Authority for Employment Based on Forged Document

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Vs Deputy General Manager (Hr Services) (Rajasthan High Court) Rajasthan High Court held that the doctrine of proportionality cannot be invoked in cases where the root of the employment itself is based upon a forged document. Thus, quantum of punishment imposed by Disciplinary Authority not interfered. Facts- The writ petitioner was appointed as a Watchman (Grade-II) with the appellant-Corporation vide order dated 12.01.1987, however, was served a charge-sheet in the year 2002 with the allegation of submitting a forged Transfer Certificate at the time of appoi...