Supreme Court of India

The State of Uttar Pradesh and Ors. v. Rajit Singh

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Reported as [2022] 1 S.C.R. 790
Bench M. R. Shah and B. V. Nagarathna JJ.
Decided 22 March 2022

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What the Court ordered

In view of the above discussion and for the reasons stat ed above, the findings recorded by the Tribunal as well as the High Court quashing and setting aside the order of punishment imposed by the Disciplinary Authority byapplying the Doctrine of Equality is hereby quashed and set aside.

Judgment, page 8

From the headnote

Service law: Misconduct – Financial irregularity – Disciplinary proceedings – Doctrine of equality – Appli cability of – In the instant case, the Enquiry Officer held the delinquent officer (respondent) guilty for misconduct alleged and char ges levelled against him of causing monetary loss to the extent of Rs. 22,48,964.42/- and other charges, which were held to be p roved – Disciplinary Authority imposed punishment after giving r espondent opportunity to meet the findings recorded by Enquir y Officer – Tribunal set aside order of punishment by mainly ap plying the Doctrine of Equality and

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