Criminal Trial Outcomes Should Influence Disciplinary Actions When Charges Are Identical: Calcutta High Court
In a notable judgment delivered on 28th August 2024, the High Court of Calcutta, comprising Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty and Justice Partha Sarathi Chatterjee, reviewed the disciplinary action taken against Mr. Subal Makhal, an employee of the Indian Red Cross Society. Case Overview: Mr. Subal Makhal, appointed as a Group-D labourer on 22nd May 1979, was granted temporary status from 1st April 1980. The disciplinary and legal saga began with a…