ARJUN RAM Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This Writ Petition has been filed by the Petitioner for seeking following reliefs:

(2.) In substance, the Petitioner was suspended on the allegation that a dacoity was committed in the area of Petitioner where he was posted as the S.H.O. of the police station. While investigating the said matter, he minimised the offence under Sections 380 and 458 IPC. The Petitioner was suspended by the S.P. Hazaribagh. Thereafter, the inquiry was instituted against the Petitioner and charges were framed. Thereafter, the Petitioner preferred this Writ Petition and this Court, on 26.2.2007, stayed operation of the impugned order dated 5.10.2006 till further orders.

(3.) I have heard learned Counsel for the parties and perused the record. Learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner contended that the suspension order has been passed by Superintendent of Police, Hazaribagh and S.P. Hazaribagh had no jurisdiction to suspend an officer having rank of the Inspector of Police. He further contended that the impugned order is against the provisions of law.