Departmental Enquiry Cannot Be Dispensed With Based On Presumption That Accused Police Personnel Would Threaten Witnesses: Delhi High Court

In a significant decision, the Delhi High Court, on 23rd April 2024, quashed the dismissal order of Constable Sant Ram of Delhi Police over allegations of sexual harassment. The court found that the dismissal lacked a proper inquiry, thereby violating Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution of India. The case dates back to 2017 when a trainee woman constable accused Constable Sant Ram of sexual harassment while he was posted at…