NAJARU RAM Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the respondents.

(2.) This writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India has been filed on behalf of the petitioner seeking the relief by way of quashing of the order dated 29.3.2008 (Annexure 8) passed by respondent no. 4 whereby punishment has been imposed upon the petitioner

(3.) Learned counsel for the petitioner merely contended that the punishment awarded to the petitioner is arbitrary and disproportionate to the charges made against him. It is a settled principle of law that when the court comes to the conclusion that the punishment is shocking, then the court can direct review of the punishment awarded by the enquiry officer in the proceedings.