The Central Administrative Tribunal has directed the Union Public Service Commission to finalise and forward the panel for the West Bengal DGP post within strict timelines. The Tribunal held that administrative delay cannot deprive an eligible IPS officer of consideration before his superannuation.
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 set aside High Court orders and upheld the dismissal of a CISF constable for contracting a second marriage, stressing that courts cannot act as appellate authorities in disciplinary matters. Invoking “dura lex sed lex”, the Court held that hardship cannot override clear statutory rules governing disciplined forces.
NEW DELHI: A farewell reference to honor Hon’ble Ms. Justice Rekha Palli on her retirement will be held by the Full Court on March 7, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom No. 1. The farewell will be live-streamed, and you can view it by clicking the following link: https://webcast.gov.in/delhi/highcourt
