Losing Control Over Subordinates Is Not Misconduct, Relief Granted To Jail Superintendent: Allahabad High Court

In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court addressed the issue of pension deduction imposed on a retired Jail Superintendent following a prison break incident. The case involved Raj Kishore Singh, who served as Jail Superintendent, Etawah, and was accused of failing to control his subordinates, leading to the escape of two convicted prisoners. Petitioner’s service history and allegations of misconduct Raj Kishore Singh began his career as a Deputy…