Supreme Court of India · 2025-04-23
Durga Prasad vs Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Durga Prasad
- Respondent
- Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi
- Author
- Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha
- Bench
- Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of disciplinary proceedings against a police officer involved during the 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots. The High Court had set aside the order, but permitted the disciplinary authority to issue a fresh note of disagreement. The Court emphasized the importance of fair disciplinary procedures and upheld the authority of the disciplinary body to reinitiate proceedings, reaffirming principles of administrative fairness and procedural correctness.