Supreme Court of India · 2015-10-30
DR. I. ISMAIL vs K. SHAMEEM RANI
- Citation / case number
- SC 2014/25943
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DR. I. ISMAIL
- Respondent
- K. SHAMEEM RANI
- Author
- C. NAGAPPAN
- Bench
- C. NAGAPPAN M.Y. EQBAL
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the removal of the appellant from service based on charges of sexual harassment and misuse of power, as established by the Enquiry Officer's report. The Court emphasized the necessity of following the guidelines set forth in Vishaka Vs. State of Rajasthan (1997) regarding sexual harassment inquiries. The Court dismissed the appellant's challenge to the removal order dated 2.12.2005, affirming the High Court's decision that the charges were substantiated and warranted removal under the relevant service rules.