Supreme Court of India · 1996-05-10
P.K. DAVE vs PEOPLES UNION OF CIVIL LIBERTIES
- Citation / case number
- SC 1995/10761
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- P.K. DAVE
- Respondent
- PEOPLES UNION OF CIVIL LIBERTIES
- Author
- PATTANAIK
- Bench
- G.B. PATTANAIK
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal by P.K. Dave, Lt. Governor of Delhi, seeking to expunge strictures imposed by the Delhi High Court regarding his decision not to initiate disciplinary action against Dr. Khalilullah, Director of G.B. Pant Hospital, accused of financial fraud under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The Court held that the High Court's findings of illegality, irrationality, and arbitrariness in the Lt. Governor's decision were justified, affirming the need for accountability in public office. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the High Court's judgment.