Court Affirms Dismissal of Government Employee for 20-Month Absence and 'Scandalous' Allegations Against Employer: Delhi High Court

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has upheld the dismissal of Vishav Bandhu Gupta, a former Income Tax Officer, for serious misconduct under the Income Tax Act and related legal principles. The court's decision emphasizes the boundaries of judicial review regarding disciplinary actions and the need for proportionality in penalties. Background: Vishav Bandhu Gupta, who was appointed as an Income Tax Officer in 1976 and later promoted to…