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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ALLAHABAD, LUCKNOW BENCH
IRSHAD ALI
Bal Krishna Pandey – Appellant
Versus
Indian Institute Of Management Thru Director – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. factual matrix of appointment, disciplinary proceedings, and appellate procedure. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 2. parties' contentions regarding proportionality of punishment and validity of findings. (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 3. evaluation of evidence sufficiency, requirement for expert analysis, and nexus of charges. (Para 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22) |
| 4. doctrine of proportionality and necessity for fair disciplinary review. (Para 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29) |
| 5. quashing of illegal disciplinary orders and directive for reinstatement. (Para 30 , 31 , 32 , 33) |
JUDGMENT :
IRSHAD ALI, J.
1. Heard Sri C.B. Pandey, learned counsel for the petitioner and Sri Anupras Singh, learned counsel for the respondent.
2. The present writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned orders dated 17.11.2026 contained as Annexure-1 and order dated 05.02.2007 contained as Annexure-2 to the writ petition.
3. Factual matrix of the case is that the petitioner was appointed on the post of Messenger in the office of the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow ('the Institute' for brevity), vide order dated 08.02.1988. Thereafter, vide order dated 01.04.1992, he
The principle of proportionality of punishment is crucial in determining the appropriate penalty for proved charges of misconduct.
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Disciplinary actions must adhere to procedural safeguards; arbitrary penalties without necessary inquiries infringe upon employee rights.
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