Sujoy Paul, J.

In this petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, petitioners have challenged the suspension orders dated 27-2-2015 (Annexure P/7).

2. Draped in brevity, the relevant facts are that the petitioners are employees of respondent No. 2/M.P. State Mining Corporation Limited (Corporation). The Corporation, by impugned order dated 27-2-2015 placed the petitioners under suspension. In the suspension order it is stated that petitioners demanded bribe for payment of vehicle bill of the complainant. The petitioners were caught red-handed by Special Police Establishment of Lokayukta Organization. A criminal case under section 7 and section 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act is registered against the petitioners on 24-7-2013. The registration number of criminal case is 88/13. It is further stated in the suspension order that challan has already been filed before the Special Court on 18-2-2015. Thus, by invoking Clause-54(1) of M.P. State Mining Corporation Limited (Service and Conduct Rule) (Rules), the petitioners are placed under suspension.

3. Shri Anil Khare, learned Senior counsel for the petitioners criticized this order and contende