| Case ID |
43e0aef1-67b7-48bc-aaaa-c777e5bdf24c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 70(K) of 1983 |
| Decision Date |
May 08, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
May 03, 1984 |
| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed on the grounds that the appellant failed to prove the allegations against him were false and that the departmental inquiry was conducted fairly. The appellant's claims of not being afforded an opportunity to cross-examine witnesses were rejected as he deliberately absented himself from proceedings. The evidence presented by the investigation officer and the inquiry officer was deemed consistent and credible, leading to the conclusion that the misconduct was established and the punishment was justified. The court upheld the actions taken against the appellant, emphasizing that the appellant's actions were mala fide. |
| Summary |
In the case of Sardar Khan vs. Secretary, Ministry of Railways and others, the Service Tribunal of Punjab addressed an appeal stemming from the dismissal of Sardar Khan, a police officer, for grave misconduct. The case revolved around allegations that Khan, alongside another constable, unlawfully seized passengers' belongings during a train patrol. Despite his claims of innocence and procedural unfairness, the tribunal found that the inquiry was thorough and the evidence against him compelling. The tribunal's decision underscored the importance of accountability and integrity within civil service, particularly in law enforcement. The case highlights critical issues regarding departmental procedures, the rights of the accused during inquiries, and the standards of evidence required to uphold disciplinary actions. Keywords: civil service misconduct, inquiry procedures, accountability in law enforcement, tribunal decisions, legal representation. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SHAH ABDUR RASHID,
A.O. RAZIUR RAHMAN
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| Lawyers |
Khalid Ather,
Abdul Aziz
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| Petitioners |
SARDAR KHAN
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| Respondents |
2 others,
SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 1754,
1985 PLC 306
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
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| Sections |
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