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retrospective validation

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Retrospective Ratification of Disciplinary Authority Invalid Under Service Rules | Delhi HC Reinforces Prior Delegation Requirement
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|Delhi High Court

Retrospective Ratification of Disciplinary Authority Invalid Under Service Rules | Delhi HC Reinforces Prior Delegation Requirement

Delhi High Court rules that disciplinary actions taken by an unauthorized body cannot be retrospectively validated, even via ratification by a higher authority. The judgment underscores that statutory service rules mandate prior delegation of disciplinary powers, impacting all public sector employees facing termination proceedings.