Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging disciplinary proceedings against a teacher as infructuous because the inquiry had already concluded and report submitted; petitioner's rights reserved.
None; petition disposed of as infructuous, with rights reserved. ¶¶18
The reliefs sought in the writ petition have been rendered infructuous as the inquiry proceedings have already concluded and the inquiry report has been submitted to the Disciplinary Action Committee. All rights and remedies of the petitioner remain reserved, including the grounds raised in the present writ petition. ¶¶17
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GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Rishi Bharadwaj, Advocate for R-2 to R-4.
CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PRATEEK JALAN
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c) Cost of this Petition may also be granted to the Petitioner; ”
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who appears on advance notice, states that the inquiry proceedings have already concluded, and an inquiry report has been submitted to the Disciplinary Action Committee of the respondent-School. He submits that further action will be taken in accordance with law.
PRATEEK JALAN, J
MARCH 4, 2025 ‘pv/AD’/
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2 issues framed by the court
How this case reached the court
Chargesheet dated 13.05.2024 and suspension order, with disciplinary proceedings before Inquiry Officer (Respondent No. 5)¶¶9
Respondent No. 2 School / Disciplinary Authority · 13.05.2024
Inquiry proceedings commenced after chargesheet; petitioner suspended; petitioner filed writ petition seeking change of venue and appointment of impartial inquiry officer.¶¶9
Petitioner sought reliefs: (a) change venue of disciplinary proceeding from school to independent venue; (b) appoint impartial inquiry officer replacing present Inquiry Officer/Respondent No. 5; (c) costs.¶¶11
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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