P. S. MALIK vs HIGH COURT OF DELHI

The Supreme Court ruled that the disciplinary proceedings against a Judicial Officer under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 must adhere to the principles of natural justice and cannot be arbitrary. The Court held that the resolutions passed by the Full Court of the Delhi High Court regarding the suspension and inquiry into the allegations were valid under Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution. The petitioner's writ for quashing these resolutions was dismissed, affirming the authority of the High Court to conduct such inquiries.