Shri Rajesh Khanna v. Lt Governor of Delhi & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Rajesh Khanna v. Lt. Governor of Delhi, W.P.(C) 12644/2022, High Court of Delhi (Navin Chawla & Madhu Jain, JJ.), decision dated 13.10.2025. Challenge to CAT (Principal Bench) order in O.A. No. 2318/2019 dismissing challenge to penalty of reduction in pay by five stages for three years with cumulative effect and to appellate rejection dated 24.07.2019. Key points: no separate challenge to Inquiry Officer's report needed when Disciplinary Authority's order is challenged; Tribunal must discuss the petitioner's challenge to disciplinary proceedings and give reasons despite its limited jurisdiction; impugned order held unreasoned; O.A. restored and expedited (six months).
What did the court decide?
Impugned Tribunal order set aside; O.A. No. 2318/2019 restored to its original number; parties directed to appear before the Tribunal on 19th November, 2025; Tribunal requested to dispose of the O.A. within six months of its first listing; petition allowed in the above terms.