Supreme Court of India · 2016-11-10
U/A 143(1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA vs ...
- Citation / case number
- SC 2004/16156
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- U/A 143(1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA
- Respondent
- ...
- Bench
- ANIL R. DAVE,PINAKI CHANDRA GHOSE,SHIVA KIRTI SINGH,ADARSH KUMAR GOEL,AMITAVA ROY
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court, under Article 317(1) of the Constitution of India, examined the case of Smt. Sayalee Sanjeev Joshi, a Member of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission, regarding allegations of misbehaviour related to examination malpractices. The Court directed the Attorney General to frame charges and provide evidence for inquiry, ultimately allowing for the framing of charges against Joshi while considering the evidence presented. The Court's holding emphasizes the procedural requirements for inquiry under Article 317, ensuring due process in addressing allegations against public officials.