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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
SANJEEV NARULA
Madanjit Kumar – Appellant
Versus
Central Electronics Limited – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. factual background of the case (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 2. arguments presented by both parties (Para 13 , 14) |
| 3. limits of judicial review in disciplinary matters (Para 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21) |
| 4. examination of the petitioner's defenses (Para 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27) |
| 5. assessment of admissibility of evidence in the inquiry (Para 28 , 29 , 30) |
| 6. proportionality of punishment in disciplinary actions (Para 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36) |
| 7. final rulings and directions (Para 37 , 38 , 39) |
JUDGMENT :
SANJEEV NARULA, J.
FACTUAL MATRIX
1. The Petitioner joined the services of the Respondent, Central Electronics Limited (CEL), on 10th December, 1993 as a Senior Technical Assistant. Over the course of service, he moved through various roles and was promoted as Senior Manager (Public Relations) with effect from 1st January, 2011.
2. The record indicates that the Petitioner faced disciplinary proceedings on earlier occasions. In 2012, a suspension, charge-sheet and show cause notice were issued alleging serious misconduct. A departmental enquiry followed, however, the charges did not stand proved. In 2016, a show cause notice was issued all
The imposition of severe penalties in disciplinary actions must reflect proportionality and be supported by a rational assessment of the misconduct's severity and facts, as reinforced by judicial rev....
Judicial review of disciplinary actions emphasizes fairness of the inquiry and proportionality of punishment, allowing modification from removal to compulsory retirement when circumstances warrant.
The standard of proof in disciplinary proceedings is based on preponderance of probabilities, and courts will not interfere unless the punishment is shockingly disproportionate to the misconduct.
Government servants' conduct is regulated by specific rules, and actions outside official duties can still constitute misconduct if they undermine integrity or reflect poorly on their position.
Disciplinary proceedings must observe due process and require substantial evidence; merely procedural lapses do not constitute misconduct.
The court upheld the dismissal of a public servant for misconduct, emphasizing integrity and impartiality in public service and clarifying standards for judicial review of disciplinary actions.
Disciplinary proceedings - Question whether evidence against the charged officer was adequate or reliable in the departmental proceeding would not be a ground for interfering with the findings of the....
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