The Supreme Court granted interim relief to former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede in his challenge to disciplinary proceedings linked to the 2021 Cordelia cruise drug bust. It directed authorities to afford him a fair opportunity before taking any further steps.
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.