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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
E.S.INDIRESH
K.P. Narasimha Murthy – Appellant
Versus
Zonal Manager Appellant Authority Life Insurance Corporation Of India, Hyderabad – Respondent
ORDER :
E.S.INDIRESH, J.
Heard Sri. Kiran S Javali., learned Senior Counsel appearing for Sri., Prashanth P.N., learned counsel for the petitioner and Sri. Rajesh Shetty, learned counsel for respondent Nos.1 to 3.
2. In this writ petition the petitioner is assailing the proceedings initiated by the respondent No.1 under Rule 23 of the LIC of India (Agents) Regulations, 2017 in Code No.05467611 (Annexure-A) inter-alia sought for direction to the respondent No.3 to release the commission amount due, to the petitioner as per Annexure-J of the writ petition.
Factual matrix of the case:
3. The petitioner is an LIC Agent of the respondent No.1, assailing the disciplinary action initiated against the petitioner herein by the respondent, on the ground that, the petitioner was arrayed as accused No.2 in Crime No.73/2018 registered by the Banshankari Police Station for the offences punishable under Section 34 , 403, 406, 420 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, based on a complaint lodged by one Sri. P.R. Balaji as per Annexure R-2.
4. It is the case of the respondent, that the aforementioned complaint was lodged against the petitioner, as the complainant in the aforementioned proceedings, has insti
Compliance with procedural safeguards is essential in disciplinary actions; failure to adequately inform the accused and provide a fair opportunity to defend leads to invalidation of termination.
It is trite that if a particular procedure is mandated to be followed prior to passing any order of termination, such procedure cannot be given a go-bye by Authorities, as procedure is life blood of ....
The termination of an agent's agency with forfeiture of renewal commission is only legally sustainable when the element of fraud is proved.
The judgment established the importance of proportionality and necessity in administrative decisions, emphasizing the need for a rational connection between the measures taken and the objective, and ....
The disciplinary authority's decision to remove the employee for financial misconduct was upheld, as the inquiry followed due process and the employee admitted to significant charges.
Disciplinary proceedings must adhere to established procedures, including notice and opportunity to defend, to ensure compliance with natural justice.
The court's decision emphasizes the importance of conducting disciplinary proceedings in accordance with the applicable regulations and considering the petitioner's long tenure before imposing the pu....
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