Supreme Court Allows Appeal by Airports Authority of India in Disciplinary Matter — Upholds Dismissal of Employee Despite Acquittal in Criminal Case. Standard of Proof in Departmental Enquiry is Preponderance of Probabilities, Not Beyond Reasonable Doubt; Acquittal Based on Benefit of Doubt Does Not Bar Disciplinary Action.
3 Mar 2025The Supreme Court allowed the appeal by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) against the judgment of the Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court, w...





