DELHI HIGH COURT
RAJIV SAHAI ENDLAW, AMIT BANSAL
State of Rajasthan – Appellant
Versus
Pankaj Kumar Chaudhary – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. initial facts of the case and nature of petition. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. respondent's explanation of personal circumstances. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. disciplinary proceedings and findings. (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. cat's reasoning to intervene in disciplinary decision. (Para 9 , 10) |
| 5. arguments presented by petitioner's counsel. (Para 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 6. counsel's argument concerning flaws in inquiry process. (Para 18 , 19) |
| 7. rules governing conduct of public service members. (Para 20 , 21) |
| 8. inquiry findings and implications for respondent's professional conduct. (Para 22 , 23) |
| 9. analysis of disproportionate punishment and circumstances. (Para 24 , 25 , 26) |
| 10. societal changes affecting ethical standards in disciplinary matters. (Para 27 , 28) |
| 11. final conclusion dismissing the petition. (Para 29 , 30) |
JUDGMENT
Rajiv Sahai Endlaw, J. The petition impugns the order dated 10th December, 2020 of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi in OA No.213/2020 preferred by the respondent no.1.
2. The counsel for the respondent no.1, along with respondent no.1 in person, appears on advance notice and considering the nature of the challenge, we have, with con
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