latitude need be shown to the Civil Appeal @ SLP (C) No.4106/2021 Page 37 of 38respondent who was part of a disciplined force and has been found guilty of assaulting his colleague. Consequently, we find no good reason to interfere with the punishment awarded to the respondent. 36. For the foregoing reasons, the appeal is allowed. The impugned order of the High Court is set aside. The writ petition filed by the respondent (original petitioner) shall stand dismissed. The punishment of compulsory retirement awarded to the respondent is affirmed. There is no order as to costs. ….........................................CJI. (DR. D. Y. CHANDRACHUD) …............................................J. (J. B. PARDIWALA) …............................................J. (MANOJ MISRA) New Delhi; May 8, 2024. Civil Appeal @ SLP (C) No.4106/2021 Page 38 of 38