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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
ANANDA SEN
Siddharth Singh, S/o Sri Tirthpal Singh – Appellant
Versus
Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Coal India Limited – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioner's challenge regarding procedural irregularities. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 2. respondent's argument emphasizing compliance with disciplinary procedure. (Para 4) |
| 3. court's analysis on limits of judicial review in disciplinary matters. (Para 5 , 6 , 8) |
| 4. limited grounds for intervention in punishment orders. (Para 7) |
| 5. dismissal of writ petition. (Para 9) |
JUDGMENT :
Heard, learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the respondents.
2. Petitioner in this writ petition has challenged the order of punishment dated 23.11.2019 thereafter the appellate order and thereafter the review order.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that notices which were served to the petitioner requesting him to join the services has not been received by him. He further submits that the explanation given for his absence was not accepted by the respondents. The medical certificate which was issued were doubted by the respondents, which is absolutely illegal. As the petitioner was suffering from hepatitis, he could not attend his service and his absence was thoroughly justified. He submits that he had given intimation also, but same was not considered.
4. Learned counsel for
Judicial review in disciplinary proceedings is limited to ensuring compliance with natural justice and assessing evidence; the High Court does not act as an appellate authority.
High Court interference in disciplinary proceedings against disciplined force members limited to natural justice violations, no evidence, or shockingly disproportionate punishment; dismissal for unau....
The court upheld the dismissal of a disciplined force member for unauthorized absence and providing false information, emphasizing the importance of discipline and the limited scope of judicial revie....
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