Bombay High Court Upholds Dismissal of Judicial Officer for Bribery in Departmental Enquiry Despite Criminal Acquittal. Standard of proof in disciplinary proceedings is preponderance of probabilities, not beyond reasonable doubt, and acquittal in criminal case does not automatically invalidate departmental punishment.
15 Jul 2010The petitioner, Ratan Gaba Teli, was a judicial officer serving as Assistant Superintendent at Shahapur Court. He was initially appointed as a Junior ...
