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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
ANIL KSHETARPAL, AMIT MAHAJAN
Aman Pratap Singh – Appellant
Versus
Govt. of NCT of Delhi – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. undisputed factual background of the case (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 2. court's analysis and reasoning regarding procedural and substantive issues (Para 11 , 12 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34) |
| 3. arguments presented by both parties regarding interpretation and implications (Para 13 , 14) |
| 4. establishment of the legal position on termination of probationers (Para 35) |
| 5. final determination and dismissal of the writ petition (Para 36 , 37 , 38 , 39) |
JUDGMENT :
ANIL KSHETARPAL, J.
1. The present petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, 1950 [hereinafter referred to as "Constitution"] assailing Notification bearing dated 10.10.2024 issued by the Respondent No.1 [hereinafter referred to as "Impugned Notification"] as also the consequential order dated 14.10.2024 [hereinafter referred to as "Impugned Order"] passed by the Respondent No.2 [hereinafter referred collectively as "Impugned Actions"] through which the services of the Petitioner during probation period have been dispensed with.
BRIEF BACKGROUND
2. In order to examine the merits of the case, the re
Termination of a probationer cannot be deemed punitive unless established misconduct is proven; unsuitability based on overall assessment suffices for discharge under Delhi Higher Judicial Service Ru....
Discharge of a probationary judicial officer based on misconduct allegations without a proper inquiry violates constitutional protections, constituting punitive action and inflicting stigma.
Discharge of probationers is considered punitive when based on allegations of misconduct, requiring a proper inquiry under Article 311(2) of the Constitution.
The discharge of a probationer must comply with procedural requirements, and insufficient assessment of performance leads to implied confirmation, while discharge based on unsatisfactory work isn't p....
If misconduct is the foundation to pass the order, then an enquiry into misconduct should be conducted and an action according to law should follow. But if it is (sic) notice, it is not incumbent upo....
Probationary employees have limited protections under Article 311, permitting non-stigmatic terminations based on suitability assessments without the full rigor of disciplinary proceedings.
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