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Supreme Court of India · 2015-03-26

Ved Mitter Gill vs U.T. Administration, Chandigarh & Ors

Citation / case number
AIR 2015 SUPREME COURT 1796
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Ved Mitter Gill
Respondent
U.T. Administration, Chandigarh & Ors
Author
Jagdish Singh Khehar
Bench
Jagdish Singh Khehar, S.A.Bobde

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the dismissal of Ved Mitter Gill and other jail officials under Article 311(2) of the Constitution of India, following their involvement in a significant jail escape incident. The Court held that the dismissal was justified due to the serious nature of the lapses that allowed the escape of under-trials, emphasizing the need for accountability in public service. The Court upheld the orders of dismissal, affirming the authority of the Administrator to act under the specified constitutional provision.

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