Termination Justified In Serious Bank Embezzlement Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court, in a recent judgment delivered by Justice Harsimran Singh Sethi, held that judicial review in matters involving departmental disciplinary actions is confined to determining whether the decision is perverse, arbitrary, or unsupported by evidence. Courts exercising writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India cannot re-appreciate evidence or act as appellate authorities in such cases. Background of the Case The case pertained…