Corruption Charge Not Proved, Yet Employee Removed: Delhi HC Sets Aside Penalty, Directs Reinstatement
The Court held that path from the proved fact of transfer of Rs 75,000 to the conclusion of bribery remains unexplained.
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Independent satisfaction required for dismissal under Article 311(2)(b): Read Delhi HC ruling reinstating Deputy SP, CBI dismissed for illegal gratification
In the present case, a Deputy SP, CBI, was accused of demanding illegal gratification. He was placed under suspension, and disciplinary proceedings were initiated under Article 311(2)(b) of Constitution without a regular inquiry. Consequently, the Disciplinary Authority dismissed him from service.
Orissa HC awards compensation to workman unjustly dismissed from service by SBI for withdrawing money from deceased’s account
“In the absence of any clinching material showing the Workman’s involvement in the withdrawal of cash, he was inflicted with the punishment of dismissal from service, thus, raising doubts about the fairness of the enquiry conducted against him.”
Bombay HC orders Zilla Parishad to release Rs 18,33,300 gratuity to its retired employee alleged to have used filthy language towards senior officers
The petitioner, Zilla Parishad stated that the respondent’s case, who is the employee of the Zilla Parishad, shall be governed under the Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982.
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MP High Court upholds Civil Judge’s dismissal for delivering verdicts in several criminal cases without writing judgments
“A judicial officer cannot pronounce the concluding portion of his judgment in open court without the entire text of the judgment being prepared/dictated.”
‘No global manhunt needed for absconding employee, sending residential notice is sufficient’; J&K and Ladakh High Court upholds suo moto enhanced punishment
“It is only in rare and exceptional cases that the Court may substitute its own view as to the quantum of punishment.”
Rajasthan High Court quashes censure order against Chemistry teacher for student’s poor result in 12th Board Exam
“Perusal of the impugned orders indicates that it is apparently a non-speaking and unreasoned order and it nowhere mentions as to how the petitioner was responsible for the result being lower than the standard norms fixed by the respondents.”
Pending departmental inquiry is not a ground to deny Fundamental Right to travel abroad under Article 21: Rajasthan High Court
“This Court is required to draw a balance between the right of the petitioner to travel abroad and also the right of the department to duly proceed with the enquiry against the petitioner.”
‘Merely writing one line on ‘non-practicality of holding inquiry’ not enough’; P&H HC sets aside SSP’s order dismissing probationer SI accused of taking illegal gratification
The Court directed that the SSP should be free either to conduct departmental inquiry after following due procedure prescribed by Punjab Police Rules, 1934 or take appropriate decision after conclusion of criminal proceedings.
Supreme Court restores penalty withholding 50% of monthly pension in Sexual Harassment at Workplace case
“Sexual harassment in any form at the workplace must be viewed seriously and the harasser should not be allowed to escape from the clutches of law.”
“An unheard claim of a woman against sexual harassment at workplace can mute others in the future,”; Delhi High Court directs Bank of Maharashtra to reinstate woman falsely accused of misconduct
The confessional statement was signed beyond the official hours in the office premises in the presence of only male witnesses.
Delhi High Court upholds compulsory retirement of a teacher accused of sexual harassment and molestation of a Class IX student
In a case where a physics teacher was accused of sexual harassment and molestation of a minor girl, the Delhi High Court held that in dealing with such matters, paramount consideration must be given to the well-being of the child whose mental psyche was vulnerable, impressionable and in a developing stage.
Can employee claim Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity where a criminal appeal in corruption case is pending against him and sentence is suspended? SC answers
Supreme Court: In an interesting case where the Division Bench of Sanjay Kishan Kaul* and M.M. Sundresh, JJ., was to answer whether
CAT| When subjective satisfaction of dispensing with the inquiry is not supported by any independent material, dispensing with holding the inquiry would be illegal
“If a preliminary inquiry could be conducted, there may not be any reason as to why formal departmental inquiry could not have been initiated against the delinquent.”
P&H HC | Recording joint-consent memo of co-accused persons under S. 50 NDPS Act even though at separate time held serious lapse in investigation
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Arvind Singh Sagwan J. allowed the present application and ordered a departmental inquiry against the officers on