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HIGH COURT OF RAJASTHAN (JAIPUR BENCH)
SUDESH BANSAL, J
Ram Dayal Singh Son Of Shri Sawai Singh – Appellant
Versus
State Of Rajasthan – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. habitual absenteeism without leave (Para 5 , 6) |
| 2. mental illness defense (Para 7 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 3. sufficient opportunity to defend (Para 8) |
| 4. judicial review limitations (Para 13 , 14 , 15 , 17) |
| 5. writ petition dismissed (Para 16) |
ORDER :
1. Instant writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, was filed by petitioner wayback on 28.05.2014, impugning the order dated 06.10.2007 passed by the Director General, Prisons Rajasthan, Jaipur, dismissing the petitioner from service, following the enquiry report pursuant to the charge-sheet dated 26.06.2004, to remain absent from duty as Prahari in jail from 31.07.2003 to 25.02.2004, without giving intimation and submitting any leave application.
3. During course of arguments, counsel for petitioner submits that petitioner challenged the order of removal dated 06.10.2007, by way of filing an appeal under Rule 23 of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1958 and his appeal has been dismissed vide order dated 26.05.2008, but the order dated 26.05.2008 has not been challenged in the instant writ petition. A copy of order dated 26.05.2008, shown by the counsel for petitioner
The court upheld the dismissal of the petitioner for habitual absenteeism, affirming that judicial review does not permit re-evaluation of evidence or findings of the disciplinary authority.
The limited scope of Judicial Review in interfering with the quantum of punishment imposed by the Competent Authority.
The court affirmed that its jurisdiction in disciplinary matters is limited, focusing on procedural adherence and not reappraising evidence unless the punishment is grossly disproportionate.
Judicial review in disciplinary matters is limited; courts may intervene if the penalty is shockingly disproportionate to the misconduct.
The court upheld the disciplinary authority's decision, affirming that the absence was willful and the disciplinary process was properly followed, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial review.
The punishment imposed must be proportionate to the gravity of the proved charges, and the court will interfere only if the punishment is shockingly disproportionate.
Habitual unauthorised absence, failure to comply with orders, and proportionality of punishment in disciplinary actions
The Court emphasized that while past conduct can influence punishment, it cannot serve as the sole basis for dismissal without it being specifically charged and substantiated.
Disciplinary authorities must adhere to procedural fairness, including providing defense opportunities, failure of which can breach principles of natural justice, but penalties imposed for gross indi....
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