The Telangana High Court dismissed the State government’s appeal against quashing the dismissal of a Jawahar Bal Bhavan employee accused of using a fake degree. The Court held that enhancing punishment after acquittal and earlier penalty was unjustified, allowing reinstatement as junior stenographer with back wages.
The Supreme Court of India favored retired police officer Durga Prasad, who faced delayed disciplinary action for inaction during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The Court deemed the proceedings unfair and emphasized the need for caution when penalizing officers for omissions, especially long after events, ultimately allowing Prasad’s appeal and closing the case.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the dismissal of Civil Judge Pradeep Synghal for serious misconduct, describing him as a “mere puppet” in criminal cases filed by acquaintances. He failed to follow legal procedures, misused his authority, intimidated staff, and the court found substantial evidence against him, rejecting his defense.
New Delhi: On 19th Feb, The Supreme Court ordered the West Bengal government to pay a fine of Rs 10 lakh to a retired government employee who has not received his full retirement benefits even after 18 years. The employee, who retired in 2007, has been getting only a provisional pension while waiting for his dues.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that disciplinary proceedings against SBI employees cannot start after retirement, as such actions are void unless permitted by law. The ruling clarifies that the employment relationship ends at retirement, emphasizing employers must comply with legal standards when addressing past employee misconduct.