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IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA
KRISHNA RAO
Saikat Banerjee – Appellant
Versus
State of West Bengal – Respondent
ORDER :
Krishna Rao, J.
1. The petitioners have filed the present writ application assailing the decision of the Disciplinary Committee dated 2nd December, 2025 wherein the Committee have suspended the petitioners for participation in any tournaments/championships in the discipline of badminton held under or organized by or under the aegis of the “West Bengal Badminton Association” till 31st may, 2026 but such suspension shall not prevent the petitioners from registering themselves as per prevailing rules and regulatory norms or otherwise from taking part in corrective training and undergoing coaching, as suspension only relates to his participation in tournaments/championships.
2. On 5th September, 2025, the petitioners were placed under suspension for a period of six months with immediate effect pending further disciplinary proceedings. Being aggrieve with the said order of suspension, the petitioners have preferred a writ application before this Court being WPA No. 25240 of 2025. By an order dated 19th November, 2025, this Court has disposed of the writ application, giving liberty to the Association to issue show cause notice to the petitioners, if any, on or before 25th November,
The principles of natural justice require a fair hearing, including the opportunity to cross-examine key witnesses, which was violated in this case, rendering the disciplinary inquiry invalid.
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The principles of natural justice, including the right to be heard and the right to a fair and impartial hearing, must be adhered to in disciplinary proceedings against government employees.
The court holds that procedural adherence in disciplinary proceedings is essential, and mere allegations of procedural violations without prejudice do not warrant judicial intervention.
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