Union Of India & Anr vs H.R.Bangar(Irs)

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order which upheld the closure of departmental enquiry proceedings against the respondent due to inordinate delay. The Court emphasized that serious charges of misappropriation and accepting illegal gratification warranted the continuation of the enquiry, referencing the precedent in Deputy Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Faizabad vs. Sachindra Nath Pandey & Ors. The Court directed the authorities to complete the enquiry within six months, ensuring an opportunity for hearing to the parties involved.