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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
N.NAGARESH, J
THE MANAGER SNLP SCHOOL, VETTIKKATIRI, CHERUTHURUTHY, THRISSUR DISTRICT – Appellant
Versus
THE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL OFFICER CHAVAKKAD, THRISSUR DISTRICT – Respondent
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| 1. challenging dismissal order basis misconduct. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. disciplinary outcomes separate from criminal proceedings. (Para 7) |
| 3. directing timely consideration of appeals. (Para 8 , 9 , 10) |
JUDGMENT Dated this the 12th day of March, 2026 Petitioner is the Manager of SN LP School, Vettikkattiri, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur District. The 3rd respondent is a Lower Primary School Teacher (LPST) in the said School.
2. The writ petition has been filed by the petitioner challenging Ext.P9 order dated 22.01.2026 passed by the 1st respondent, whereby approval sought by the petitioner for implementing the punishment of dismissal imposed on the 3rd respondent was arbitrarily dismissed with unsustainable reasons.
3. The 3rd respondent was involved in a criminal case registered under the POCSO Act alleging repeated sexual assault upon a minor girl. Considering the gravity of the allegations and the serious misconduct involved, the petitioner placed the 3rd respondent under suspension and initiated disciplinary proceedings, issuing a charge memo dated 01.10.2024.
4. The 2nd respondent-Assistant Educational Officer conducted a detailed enquiry under Rule 75 of Chapt
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