STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs B.K. MEENA

The Supreme Court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal's order to stay the departmental inquiry against the respondent until the conclusion of the criminal trial was justified. The Court emphasized that disciplinary proceedings can be stayed if they are likely to prejudice the criminal trial, as per the principles of natural justice. The Court upheld the Tribunal's decision, allowing the stay of the inquiry under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, until the criminal proceedings are resolved.