Acquittal in Criminal Case No Bar to Departmental Proceedings, Relief Denied to Police Officer: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Assistant Sub Inspector Sultan Singh Nagar challenging his dismissal from service. The Division Bench of Justice Anand Pathak and Justice Anil Verma held that mere acquittal in a criminal case does not prevent the employer from conducting departmental proceedings as per service rules. Background Of Criminal Allegations According to the case record, on the night of 7 and 8…
