Subhash Thakur v. the State of Jharkhand through the Secretary School Education and Literacy Department
Case brief
What is this about?
Teacher; revocation of suspension; posting shifted to different school after release on bail; criminal case pending against employee; departmental proceeding initiated; transfer/posting upon bail; School Education and Literacy Department; District Superintendent of Education Godda; Block Education Extension Officer Thakurgangti; representation for change of place of posting; writ petition disposed without interference; Jharkhand High Court; Ananda Sen, J.; W.P.(S) No.333 of 2026.
What did the court decide?
There is no illegality in posting the petitioner at a different place (Middle School, Basdiha, Boarijore Circle, District Godda) upon revocation of his suspension, in view of the pendency of the criminal case against him and the initiation of a departmental proceeding. ¶12