Supreme Court of India · 2007-05-17
U/A 317(1) Of The Constitution Of India vs In R/O: Smt. Sayalee Sanjeev Joshi, ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- U/A 317(1) Of The Constitution Of India
- Respondent
- In R/O: Smt. Sayalee Sanjeev Joshi, ...
- Author
- P.K. Balasubramanyan
- Bench
- B.P. Singh, Tarun Chatterjee, P.K. Balasubramanyan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed a reference under Article 317 of the Constitution regarding the removal of a member of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission for misbehaviour. The Court held that the suspension of the respondent was proper under Article 317(2) pending the inquiry mandated by Article 317(1). The Court emphasized the necessity of a thorough inquiry into the allegations of misconduct, affirming the constitutional safeguards for members of the Public Service Commission.