New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) Dismissal of an employee from service is an extreme step as it throws their family into disarray and brings their source of livelihood to an ignominious and abrupt halt, the Delhi High Court has observed.

It said dismissal is not a step to be taken routinely, especially when the allegation against the employee does not involve an element of moral turpitude or impropriety.

The high court made the observation while setting aside the dismissal of a CRPF employee and ordering his forthwith reinstatement on October 13.

"Dismissal from service is an extreme step. It throws the family of the employee into disarray and brings to an ignominious and abrupt halt the family's source of livelihood.

"It is not, therefore, a step to be routinely taken, especially where the all

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