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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Cop sacked over ‘evil soul' leave, HC upholds dismissal
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana high court has upheld the dismissal of a Haryana Police constable who sought reinstatement after prolonged absence, citing "evil soul/black magic treatment by a tantrik" (exorcist) in his medical records. Justice Jagmohan Bansal, while dismissing the petition filed by Arshad, observed that a disciplined force like the police "cannot retain any indisciplined member". The court noted that the cop remained absent from duty on 42 occasions for around 300 days out of his 12-year police job. "If the alleged offence was his first offence, this court could consider the principle of proportionality and ask the respondents to reconsider the quantum of punishment. However, as noted above, the petitioner was a habitual offender and was punished more than once," the court observed Arshad joined the Haryana Police as a constable on April 6, 2012. On Jan 12, 2023, he proceeded on one week's leave. When he did not rejoin duty, he was placed under suspension via an order dated Sept 1, 2023. An inquiry officer was appointed, but Arshad did not participate, leading to an ex parte finding of guilt. He was dismissed from service on June 20, 2024, a decision upheld by the appellate authority. The authority, however, noticed that some of the medical documents produced by the cop belonged to treatment of "evil soul/black magic by a tantrik". Challenging his dismissal, Arshad's counsel argued that his absence was not "the gravest misconduct" warranting dismissal under Rule 16.2 of the Punjab Police Rules, 1934, applicable in Haryana. The counsel contended that courts have often ruled that absence from duty does not constitute the "gravest misconduct" for dismissal.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
High Court to Haryana: Clarify on cops sentenced to month in jail
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana high court has asked the home secretary of Haryana to clarify if any police authority or state govt can award punishment other than dismissal from service where police officers were awarded a sentence of more than one month by criminal courts. The HC has also directed the state govt to depute a nodal officer, who is conversant with cases relating to the police force, to assist the office of advocate general, Haryana. Justice Jagmohan Bansal passed these orders while hearing a matter in which it was noticed that a former sub-inspector of Haryana Police, who was convicted and sentenced to three years' imprisonment in a criminal case, was compulsorily retired from service instead of being dismissed from service. During the hearing of the matter, the HC also observed that no nodal officer from the police force was deputed to assist the office of AG, Haryana, which is the root cause of repeated adjournments and delays in the adjudication of cases. Hearing the matter, the court on July 15 directed the home secretary to appear before the court to assist with the matter. In compliance with the order, the state home secretary, Dr Sumita Mishra, appeared via videoconferencing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo On being confronted with Rule 16.2 of Punjab Police Rules, 1934 (for short 'PPR'), as applicable to Haryana, regarding punishment other than dismissal from service to the cops sentenced for more than three years, the home secretary requested more time to respond. On being confronted with the fact that no nodal officer from the police force was deputed to assist the office of AG, Haryana, which is the root cause of repeated adjournments and delays in adjudication, she submitted she would discuss the issue with police authorities. On this, the HC granted time to the home secretary to respond to the queries by Aug 19. "In the meantime, the state of Haryana is directed to consider that a nodal officer, who is well-conversant with cases relating to the police force, is deputed in HC to assist the AG office. "
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Former ASI wins 18-year legal battle for pensionary benefits
Patiala: A local court has set aside the 2007 dismissal of a former ASI from the Punjab Police and ordered his reinstatement for pensionary benefits under compulsory retirement, brining closure to an 18-year legal battle waged by the 64-year-old former officer who was dismissed over a corruption conviction later suspended on Ram, recruited in 1979, had a 28-year service record, including commendations for anti-terrorism operations during Punjab's insurgency era. In 1998, he was convicted in a corruption case under the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly accepting a bribe. While his appeal against the conviction was pending, the Punjab Police dismissed him in 2007 under Rule 16.2 of Punjab Police Rules, citing the Ram contested the dismissal, arguing that the order was passed during the pendency of his appeal, violating principles of natural justice. He argued that his clean service record, including 64 commendations and participation in high-risk counter-terrorism operations, was ignored. He also mentioned that similar cases had resulted in reinstatement or compulsory retirement for other court of civil judge (junior division) Ravinder Singh Rana held that the dismissal order was "non-speaking, ultra-vires, and against natural justice" and noted that the punishing authority failed to consider Daulat Ram's service tenure, exemplary record, or the gravity of the court noted that dismissal during the appeal's pendency amounted to "double punishment" as the conviction's finality was relief to Daulat Ram, the court set aside the 2007 dismissal and subsequent appellate orders and converted the dismissal into compulsory retirement from Dec 26, 2007, making Ram eligible for full pensionary benefits. The court directed the Punjab government to disburse arrears with 6% interest within two months."The judgment emphasises the necessity for authorities to balance disciplinary actions with service records and legal pendency. It also highlights the judiciary's role in safeguarding employees' rights against procedural lapses. For Daulat Ram, the verdict ends a grueling fight for dignity. He served Punjab with his blood. Today, justice has prevailed," said his counsel Puneet Sharma.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ex-Punjab ASI Daulat Ram Wins 18-Year Legal Battle for Pension Benefits
PATIALA: In a significant judgment, the Court of Civil Judge (Junior Division) Ravinder ruled in favour of Ex-ASI , setting aside his 2007 dismissal from the and ordering his reinstatement for pensionary benefits under compulsory retirement. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The verdict brings closure to an 18-year legal battle waged by the 64-year-old former officer, who was dismissed over a corruption conviction later suspended on appeal. Daulat , recruited in 1979, had an unblemished 28-year service record, including commendations for anti-terrorism operations during Punjab's insurgency era. However, in 1998, he was convicted in a corruption case under the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly accepting a bribe. While his appeal against the conviction was pending, the Punjab Police dismissed him in 2007 under Rule 16.2 of Punjab Police Rules, citing the conviction. Daulat Ram contested the dismissal, arguing that the order was passed during the pendency of his appeal, violating principles of natural justice. He argued that his clean service record, including 64 commendations and participation in high-risk counter-terrorism operations, was ignored. He also mentioned that similar cases resulted in reinstatement or compulsory retirement for other officers. The court held that the dismissal order was "non-speaking, ultra-vires, and against natural justice," and noted that the punishing authority failed to consider Daulat Ram's service tenure, exemplary record, or the gravity of the offence. The court noted that dismissal during the appeal's pendency amounted to "double punishment," as the conviction's finality was undecided. Precedents like Sandeep Raj v. State of mandate a holistic review of conduct before imposing penalties. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Granting relief to ASI Daulat Ram, the court set aside the 2007 dismissal and subsequent appellate orders and converted the dismissal into compulsory retirement from December 26, 2007, making Ram eligible for full pensionary benefits. The court directed the Punjab govt to disburse arrears with 6% interest within two months. 'The judgment emphasises the necessity for authorities to balance disciplinary actions with service records and legal pendency. It also highlights the judiciary's role in safeguarding employees' rights against procedural lapses. For Daulat Ram, the verdict ends a gruelling fight for dignity. He served Punjab with his blood. Today, justice has prevailed," said his counsel .
