Apprehension of Prolonged Inquiry Not Valid Ground to Avoid Disciplinary Action Under Section 19: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Rajasthan has quashed the dismissal of a police constable, Dinesh, by the Superintendent of Police, Pratapgarh. The dismissal, dated December 20, 2019, was made under Rule 19(ii) of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeals) Rules, 1958. The action was based on allegations that Dinesh was involved in escorting a vehicle carrying narcotic substances, although he was never charge-sheeted for this…