'Punishment Is Not Disproportionate When Officer Displays Negligent And Irresponsible Conduct: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court addressed the case of Babrey Singh (the petitioner) challenging the punishment imposed on him under the Railway Protection Force Act, 1957. The petitioner was found guilty of dereliction of duty after an incident where criminals stole approximately 150 meters of wire from the overhead electric system (OHE) under his supervision. This theft occurred during his shift between 1800 hours to 0600 hours…
