Inquiry Officer Acting as Prosecutor and Denial of Cross-Examination Vitiates Departmental Proceedings: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court delivered a significant judgment in the case of Gopal Krishan, a former Enforcement Inspector of Jammu Municipal Corporation, who challenged his dismissal from service. The Petitioner was accused of failing to act against unauthorized constructions in his assigned ward, which led to initiation of departmental proceedings against him. Initiation of Departmental Proceedings A complaint was received alleging inaction by the Petitioner regarding…