Jagdish Chander v. State of Haryana & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
CWP No. 15419-2016(O&M); Jagdish Chander v. State of Haryana; Punjab and Haryana High Court; Jagmohan Bansal, J.; decided 08.08.2025; FIR No.98 dated 26.08.2014; Sections 406, 420, 120-B IPC; Police Station Economic Offences Wing, New Delhi; Rule 16.38(i) and (ii) Punjab Police Rules, 1938; prior concurrence of District Magistrate; departmental proceedings vs criminal trial; departmental proceedings in abeyance till trial decision; superannuation/retirement of delinquent officer; challan presented; trial pending at Delhi; Investigating Officer not deposing; misc. applications disposed of; speaking/reasoned: Yes; reportable: No.
What did the court decide?
Direction that departmental proceedings remain in abeyance till decision of the Trial Court in FIR No.98 dated 26.08.2014; writ petition disposed of accordingly and pending miscellaneous applications disposed of.