V.K.SHALI, J. (Oral)

1. The petitioner in the instant writ petition has challenged two orders dated 20th July, 2004 and 29th October, 2004 passed in ID No. 144/2003 in case titled Sunil Kumar Vs. M/s Delhi Development Authority by learned Labour Court No. VII. By virtue of the first order, the learned Labour Court has held that the inquiry which was held against the petitioner was fair, proper and in accordance with principles of natural justice.

2. So far as the award dated 29th October, 2004 is concerned, the learned Labour Court upheld the imposition of punishment of dismissal on the petitioner.

3. Briefly stated the facts leading to the filing the present writ are that the petitioner/workman was employed as a Sweeper with the respondent/management since January 1980. He worked till 22nd August, 1990. On 22nd August, 1990 it was alleged against the petitioner/workman that he tried to molest one lady officer Ms. Nivedita Pandey who was standing near the window. The petitioner had come to the window purportedly trying to close the same on the pretext there being heavy rain and touched her. Ms. Nivedita Pandey raised an alarm on account of which the petitioner was apprehended

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