LAWS(SC)-2012-5-66

SECRETARY MIN OF DEFENCE Vs. PRABHASH CHANDRA MIRDHA

Decided On May 29, 2012
SECRETARY, MIN.OF DEFENCE Appellant
V/S
PRABHASH CHANDRA MIRDHA Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal has been preferred against the impugned judgment and orders dated 26.2.2004 and 13.8.2004 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad in Writ Petition No. 14674 of 1997, and in Review W.P.M.P. No. 18654 of 2004. The issue involved in this case is as to whether the authority, lower or higher than of the appointing authority, can initiate the proceedings against the delinquent on grounds of alleged misconduct.

(2.) Facts and circumstances giving rise to this appeal are that:

(3.) This Court entertained the appeal vide order dated 30.4.2007 but did not grant any interim relief and in spite of notice to the Respondent, he did not enter appearance.