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DIPANKAR DATTA, PRASHANT KUMAR MISHRA
State of Uttar Pradesh Through Principal Secretary, Department Of Panchayati Raj, Lucknow – Appellant
Versus
Ram Prakash Singh – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
DIPANKAR DATTA, J.
THE CHALLENGE
1. The challenge in this appeal, by special leave, is to a judgment and order dated 19th October, 20191[impugned order] of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad2[High Court]. It is laid by the State of Uttar Pradesh, the unsuccessful writ petitioner3[appellant]. The impugned order dismissed the writ petition4[Writ Petition (S/B) No. 28859/2019] of the appellant, wherein the final order of the Uttar Pradesh State Public Services Tribunal5[Tribunal] dated 19th November, 2018 was under challenge. The Tribunal set aside the order of punishment dated 24th March, 2015 imposing a penalty of Rs. 10.25 lakh along with a 5% reduction in pension for five years on Ram Prakash Singh6[Respondent].
FACTUAL MATRIX
2. The facts of the case are of great significance given the key arguments advanced by the parties. Hence, we find it appropriate to briefly narrate the events having a bearing on our decision before proceeding to examine the merits of the rival claims. The vital facts, as culled out from the records, to decide the appeal are as follows:
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