Quashed the second punishment order imposed on an employee already been punished on the same set of facts: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court, while clarifying the principle of double jeopardy in service rules, has held that awarding a second punishment to an employee on the basis of the same allegations and facts is not only illegal but also a serious violation of the principles of natural justice. The Court observed that – “It is … Read more