Suresh Yadav v. G.N.C.T of Delhi & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition (W.P.(C) 8863/2018, decided 22.05.2025, Navin Chawla & Renu Bhatnagar JJ.) challenging CAT Principal Bench Order 13.10.2017 in O.A. 822/216 dismissing the petitioner's challenge to his removal from service (Disciplinary Authority Order 07.11.2013, upheld by Appellate Authority 07.08.2014), which was conditional on the verdict in criminal case from FIR 274/1996 (Sections 420/468/471/34 IPC, P.S. Rohini); petitioner acquitted on 02.12.2023 by MM-05 Rohini Courts in Cr. Case 528260/2016 of the sole charge under Section 474 IPC; High Court set aside the Tribunal order and remanded to the Disciplinary Authority for a fresh decision within four weeks, directing consideration of any representation and adherence to Rule 12, Delhi Police (Punishment and Appeal) Rules 1980; petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Impugned Tribunal Order dated 13.10.2017 set aside; matter remanded to the Disciplinary Authority for fresh consideration in light of the petitioner's acquittal, with the fresh decision to be taken within four weeks, considering any petitioner representation and keeping Rule 12 of the Delhi Police (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1980 in view.