The petitioner challenged the departmental order of removal for wilful absence from duty, claiming his criminal acquittal entitled him to reinstatement. The court held that removal orders are based on separate charges and are not affected by criminal acquittal, dismissing the writ petition.
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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR
S.B. Civil Writs No. 4567/2014
Veer Singh Meena
----Petitioner
Versus
State Of Rajasthan And Ors.
----Respondent
For Petitioner(s) : Mr.R.D.Meena For Respondent(s) : Dr.A.S.Khangarot
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV PRAKASH SHARMA
Judgment / Order
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removal from service. It was also noticed that the petitioner had remained absent earlier for 34 times from duty.
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(SANJEEV PRAKASH SHARMA),J
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to reinstatement in service after being acquitted in the criminal case related to his absence from duty.
Whether the departmental order of removal from service is maintainable notwithstanding the petitioner's acquittal in criminal proceedings.
Whether the High Court should interfere with the departmental order of removal passed in terms of Rajasthan Service Rules.
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Veer Singh Meena
State Of Rajasthan
Sanjeev Prakash Sharma
As recorded by the court registry
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