Disciplinary Action in POSH Case Quashed Due to Bias in Inquiry Officer Appointment: CAT POSH

The Central Administrative Tribunal, Cuttack Bench delivered an important judgment concerning disciplinary proceedings against a Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) employee of the Department of Posts. The case revolved around allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct and raised a crucial legal question regarding fairness of inquiry when the same authority conducts both internal complaint inquiry under the POSH Act and departmental disciplinary proceedings under Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement)…