Gauhati High Court Holds that De Novo Inquiry Against Retired Railway Employee Without Fresh Charges is Invalid; Orders Release of Rs. 2.04 Crore Retirement Benefits—“Disciplinary Proceedings Once Concluded Cannot be Reopened Without Following Due Process,” Rules Court

Gauhati High Court Holds that De Novo Inquiry Against Retired Railway Employee Without Fresh Charges is Invalid; Orders Release of Rs. 2.04 Crore Retirement Benefits—“Disciplinary Proceedings Once Concluded Cannot be Reopened Without Following Due Process,” Rules Court

Court’s Decision: The Gauhati High Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Guwahati Bench, directing the railway authorities to release the retirement benefits of a retired railway…
Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Wives of Principal Accused in Bank Fraud Case Involving Fake Mortgage Documents, Observes "Continuance of Proceedings in Light of Settlement Would Cause Oppression and Prejudice" Despite CBI’s Arguments on Criminal Liability

Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Wives of Principal Accused in Bank Fraud Case Involving Fake Mortgage Documents, Observes “Continuance of Proceedings in Light of Settlement Would Cause Oppression and Prejudice” Despite CBI’s Arguments on Criminal Liability

Court’s Decision: The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and quashed the criminal proceedings against the appellants in C.C. No. 16 of 2014 on the file of Principal Special Judge for…