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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
ANIL K. NARENDRAN, MURALEE KRISHNA S., JJ
ABDUL GAFOOR T. P. – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. challenge to suspension based on prior acquittal (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. interim stay on disciplinary proceedings (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. contentions regarding error in procedural judgment (Para 6 , 7) |
| 4. misconduct in context of teacher-student relationship (Para 8 , 12 , 13) |
| 5. conclusion on validity of disciplinary proceedings (Para 9 , 14) |
| 6. distinct standards of proof in disciplinary vs. criminal proceedings (Para 10 , 11) |
JUDGMENT
Anil K. Narendran, J.
The appellant, who is a Junior Language Teacher (Arabic) in V.K.S.N.M. Aided L.P.School under the management of the 6th respondent Manager, has filed this writ appeal, invoking the provisions under Section 5 (i) of the Kerala High Court Act , 1958, challenging the judgment of the learned Single Judge dated 03.07.2025 in W.P.(C)No.10763 of 2025. The appellant-petitioner filed the said writ petition, seeking a writ of certiorari to quash Ext.P1 order dated 20.03.2024 of the 6th respondent Manager, whereby he has been placed under suspension in connection with registration of a crime under the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act , 2012 (POCSO Act), Ext.P2 show cause notice dated 18.04.2024 issued by the
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