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Delhi High Court restores dismissal of government employee for false medical certificates — “Tribunal cannot dilute punishment by importing criminal law standards”

Court’s decision The Delhi High Court set aside the Central Administrative Tribunal’s order that had quashed disciplinary proceedings against a government employee and directed imposition of a lesser penalty. Restoring…
Posted by Rawlaw February 4, 2026
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Delhi High Court dismisses DEO disciplinary appeals — “Natural justice fully complied; inquiry not vitiated; punishment proportionate” — petitions rejected

1. Court’s decision The Delhi High Court has dismissed two writ petitions filed by a District Education Officer challenging disciplinary action under the Delhi School Education Rules. The petitioner had…
Posted by Rawlaw December 12, 2025
Madras High Court powerful ruling in freedom fighter pension dispute: “A welfare scheme must not be reduced to a punishment” — Court directs reconsideration of withdrawal order
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Madras High Court powerful ruling in freedom fighter pension dispute: “A welfare scheme must not be reduced to a punishment” — Court directs reconsideration of withdrawal order

Court’s decision The Madras High Court set aside the administrative order withdrawing the petitioner’s freedom fighter pension, holding that the authority had failed to conduct a fair enquiry or consider…
Posted by Rawlaw November 8, 2025
natural justice
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Patna High Court Quashes Punishment of Jail Warden for Prisoner Escape: “Failure to Supply Documents Violates Natural Justice”

Court’s Decision The Patna High Court set aside the punishment imposed on a Jail Warden accused of negligence after eight prisoners escaped from Barh Sub-Jail in March 2000. Justice Partha…
Posted by Rawlaw October 16, 2025
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Bombay High Court: “Reform, Not Ruin – Punishment Must Be Proportionate” – Admission Cancellation of MBA Student Quashed, Court Orders Re-Examination Opportunity

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court quashed the order of a premier management institute cancelling the admission of two MBA students for tampering with their internal exam marks. While upholding…
Posted by Rawlaw September 8, 2025
natural justice
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Kerala High Court on Natural Justice and Disciplinary Proceedings — “Punishment Cannot Survive When Inquiry is Tainted by Bias and Procedural Irregularity”

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court quashed the dismissal order issued against the petitioner, holding that the disciplinary proceedings were vitiated due to violations of natural justice, procedural irregularities, and…
Posted by Rawlaw August 24, 2025
police misconduct
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Delhi High Court Rules “No Leniency for Uniformed Misconduct”: ‘Police Officials Abused Power and Harassed Woman and Child—Punishment Must Be a Deterrent’

Court’s Decision In a strongly worded judgment, the Delhi High Court sentenced three Delhi Police officials—Jaidev, Jagmal, and Suraj Bhan—to rigorous imprisonment for committing sexual offences against a woman and…
Posted by Rawlaw August 1, 2025
juvenile justice board
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Bombay High Court Sets Aside Removal of Juvenile Justice Board Member for Disproportionate Punishment and Stigma, Holding Minor Procedural Irregularities and Ego Clashes Do Not Justify Extreme Action

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court set aside the order removing the petitioner as a Member of the Juvenile Justice Board, holding that the charges established were minor and the…
Posted by Rawlaw July 3, 2025

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