An acquittal in a criminal case does not absolve a person from penalties imposed in disciplinary proceedings. This is because the standard of proof in criminal cases, which.......

 (a) An acquittal in a criminal case does not absolve a person from penalties imposed in disciplinary proceedings. This is because the standard of proof in criminal cases, which requires proving the accused's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, is more stringent than the standard in disciplinary proceedings, which is based on the balance of probabilities or the preponderance of evidence.

(b) It is a well-established legal principle that the question of laches/delay in invoking any right is always considered in the light of the conduct of the person.

C.P.L.A.516-K/2022
Mumtaz Uddin Shaikh v. Chief Post Master GPO Hyderabad & others
Mr. Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi
19-07-2024