#CCS Conduct Rules

The Madhya Pradesh High Court Gwalior bench has ruled that departmental proceedings against a public servant cannot be sustained merely because of private family disputes that led to criminal acquittal. This clarifies that personal conduct unrelated to official duties, even if controversial, does not constitute misconduct under the CCS Conduct Rules - protecting civil servants from punitive administrative action based on non-work-related acquittals.

Delhi High Court rules that a government servant's unauthorized collection of union funds and use of forged receipts violates Rule 3(1)(i)(iii) of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, irrespective of union affiliation. The penalty of compulsory retirement is upheld, reinforcing strict disciplinary standards for financial integrity in public service.