Discipline over Sympathy – CISF Service – Dismissal for Bigamy
Judgment dated 19.12.2025 of the Supreme Court of India
Dismissal of Central Industrial Security Force Official for second marriage during subsistence of first marriage
Second Marriage while in CISF Service – Punishment of Dismissal – Interference
The Maxim “dura lex sed lex” means “the law is hard, but it is the law” – Inconvenience or unpleasant consequences of violation cannot detract from the prescription of the law.
The CISF Rules, 2001 – Rule 18 Disqualification of a person having entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living shall not be eligible for appointment to the Force.
The Rules are premised on an institutional requirement for all members of the Force to maintain highest standards of discipline, public confidence and integrity.

