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IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH AT GWALIOR
ANAND PATHAK, HIRDESH
Kamla Krishna Sharma – Appellant
Versus
State Of Madhya Pradesh – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. factual context of the appeal (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments concerning limitation and sustainability of punishment (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. court analysis on the interpretation of review procedures (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17) |
| 4. final judgment and dismissal of appeal (Para 18 , 19) |
JUDGMENT :
Anand Pathak, J.
1. The present appeal under Section 2 (1) of the Madhya Pradesh Uchcha Nyayalaya (Khand Nyaypeeth Ko Appeal) Adhiniyam, 2005 is preferred by the appellant (hereinafter referred to as “the petitioner”) being crestfallen by the order dated 15-05-2024 passed by learned Single Judge in Writ Petition No.17702 of 2017 whereby the writ petition filed by the petitioner has been dismissed.
2. Precisely stated facts of the case are that on the basis of a complaint in relation to demanding bribe on phone call, a preliminary enquiry was conducted against the petitioner by CSP, Morena in which vide enquiry report dated 13-08-2015, it was held that opinion can only be given after receiving the advice from the voice expert. Thereafter, again the said officer submitted its report dated 13-11-2015 finding the petitioner guilty. On the basis of said enquiry r
Review procedures initiated within six months can extend beyond that period due to necessary legal processes, ensuring fairness and justice.
The revisional authority's power must be exercised within the prescribed time limit; failure to do so renders the order void.
Rightly observed by Tribunal, the above sub-Rule (1) of Rule 29 indicates 6 categories of revisional authorities. If we go further it shows that while no period is mentioned in sub-clauses (i) to (iv....
The lack of a specified time limit for revising authority under Rule 29(1)(vi) invalidates the enhancement of punishment, emphasizing adherence to procedural fairness.
Statutory timelines in disciplinary procedures must be strictly adhered to, as violations render actions null and void.
Review applications are confined to correcting self-evident errors, and extensions for compliance must be justified to prevent unnecessary delays in disciplinary proceedings.
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