Telangana High Court rules that disciplinary action against civil servants for implementing judicial decrees violates natural justice principles and constitutes colourable exercise of power.
Rajasthan High Court clarifies that judicial review under Article 226 does not permit re-appreciation of evidence or substitution of punishment unless shockingly disproportionate.
CAT Bangalore upholds that disciplinary authorities are sole judges of facts in departmental inquiries; courts cannot reappreciate evidence unless findings are perverse or based on no evidence.
Supreme Court holds that disciplinary proceedings under Advocates Act abate when complainant withdraws complaint and affirms satisfaction with advocate's conduct.
CAT quashes charge sheet after 2.5-year delay in disciplinary proceedings despite parallel CBI case, affirming reasonable time limits under CCS (CCA) Rules.
Bombay High Court grants liberty to file fresh application for revocation of suspension after criminal acquittal, emphasizing delay in disciplinary proceedings as grounds for relief.
CAT upholds that courts cannot re-appreciate evidence or substitute punishment in departmental proceedings unless it shocks the conscience or violates natural justice.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that prolonged suspension without reasoned extension violates Article 21; subsistence allowance is a constitutional right even if termination follows.
CAT Allahabad holds that presumption of civil death under Section 108 Evidence Act applies to missing railway employees, entitling widows to family pension and compassionate appointment despite prior removal orders.