‘Judicial Decision Must Be Based on Legally Admissible Evidence, Not On Assumption’ : AP High Court Quashes Disciplinary Penalty on Police Constable

The Andhra Pradesh High Court, presided by Justice Venkata Jyothirmai Pratapa, quashed a disciplinary penalty on police constable G. Srikanth, citing lack of legally admissible evidence and procedural flaws in the inquiry process. The court emphasized that significant penalties require substantial proof and adherence to natural justice principles.