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DELHI HIGH COURT
MANMOHAN, NAVIN CHAWLA
Dharam Singh Bhawalal Kakarwal – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. challenge to dismissal and claims for reinstatement (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. arguments on maintainability based on laches (Para 6) |
| 3. delay and laches impact on legal remedies (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 4. dismissal of petition based on delay (Para 10) |
JUDGMENT
Manmohan, J. (Oral)
C.M.No.43448/2021
Exemption allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
Accordingly, the application stands disposed of.
W.P.(C) No.13759/2021
1. Present writ petition has been filed challenging the order dated 24th November 2007 passed by the Commandant, CISF dismissing the Petitioner from service. Petitioner also seeks directions to the Respondents to reinstate the Petitioner in the service and release the arrears of pay and allowances to which the petitioner is entitled.
2. Learned counsel for the Petitioner states that an argument between the petitioner and Constable V.K. Naidu resulted in an enquiry against the petitioner wherein the petitioner was directed to appear in the Orderly room on 20th June 2007. He further states in the Orderly room several false allegations were levelled against the Petitioner and he was forcefully administered liquor by Constable V.K. Naidu, S.K. Meena and CHM As
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