He went to England without permission and failed to return after his leave expired; constable dismissed in 2008 now loses pension battle despite serving for 11 years

​The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled against Dilawar Singh, a former Punjab Police constable, in his pension case. Singh’s absence without notice while traveling to the UK led to his dismissal in 2008, following nearly 12 years of service. The court confirmed that he was not entitled to benefits due to misconduct and his failure to demonstrate any medical issues impacting his absence. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled against Dilawar Singh, a former Punjab Police constable, in his pension case. Singh’s absence without notice while traveling to the UK led to his dismissal in 2008, following nearly 12 years of service. The court confirmed that he was not entitled to benefits due to misconduct and his failure to demonstrate any medical issues impacting his absence.