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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.

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