Charkala Linganna v. The State of Telangana
Service Law – Dismissal from service on ground of conviction – Subsequent acquittal
Case brief
What is this about?
Telangana High Court, Justice Pulla Karthik, W.P. No.36035 of 2025, decided 01.12.2025. Charkala Linganna, retired Inspector of Police dismissed on 23.05.2015 after conviction in C.C. No.22 of 2014 (I Additional Special Judge for SPE & ACB Cases, Hyderabad); superannuated 30.04.2017 during dismissal; acquitted upon Criminal Appeal No.355 of 2016 being allowed on 28.02.2025; representation dated 04.03.2025 to respondent No.1 (Special Chief Secretary, Home Department) for pension, gratuity and arrears of salary not considered; writ petition under Article 226 disposed of at admission stage with consent, directing consideration within two months and communication of decision; I.A. No.1 of 2025 under Section 151 CPC; no costs. Keywords: mandamus; service benefits; pension; gratuity; arrears of salary; acquittal; dismissal; representation; two months timeline.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondent No.1 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 04.03.2025, taking into consideration the judgment dated 28.02.2025 in Crl.A. No.355 of 2016, and pass appropriate orders strictly in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within two (2) months from receipt of a copy of the order, and communicate the decision to the petitioner; miscellaneous petitions, if any, stand closed; no order as to costs.