High Court of Karnataka Quashes Charge Sheets in Disciplinary Proceedings for Lack of Enquiry Officer Appointment — Violation of Natural Justice. Employer's failure to appoint an Enquiry Officer before issuing charge sheets renders disciplinary proceedings invalid under Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.
13 Jul 2020The petitioners, employees of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, were issued charge sheets on 23.2.2012 by the Deputy General Manager. They chal...




