Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh
Citation2015 SCC OnLine P&H 3256
CourtPunjab & Haryana High Court
Date2015
Year2015
BenchDivision Bench
Acts/ArticlesPolice Act, Article 14, Article 21
CategoryHaryana-Specific, Service & Employment Law

Key Principle Established

Transfer of police constables must follow the government transfer policy. Punitive transfer without disciplinary proceedings is prohibited. Transfer cannot be used as a tool of harassment.

Brief Facts

A police constable in Haryana challenged his frequent transfers as punitive and violative of the government’s own transfer policy, arguing they were used as a tool of harassment.

Ratio Decidendi

The Court held:

  • While transfer is an incident of service, it must follow the government’s transfer policy
  • Punitive transfer without disciplinary proceedings violates Article 14
  • Transfer cannot be used as a tool of harassment or victimization
  • Frequent transfers in quick succession raise a presumption of mala fides unless justified

Impact & Significance

This judgment provides protection to Haryana police personnel against arbitrary and punitive transfers. It is directly relevant to the transfer disputes involving police constables that are frequently litigated before the P&H High Court.

Tags & Related Topics

Haryana-Specific Service & Employment Law Police Act Article 14 Article 21
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Disclaimer

This judgment summary is for educational and research purposes. While care has been taken to accurately represent the ratio and findings, for authoritative reference always consult the original judgment text from official sources (SCC Online, AIR, Manupatra, or court websites).

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