Pendency of criminal case cannot be construed as impediment in appointment: DB

JAMMU, Feb. 17 -- A Division Bench of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Comprising Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan and Justice MA Chowdhary while dismissing the appeal filed by UT, observed that the pendency of a criminal case cannot be construed as an impediment in appointment and performance of duties by such person.

This judgment has been passed in an appeal filed by the UT of Jammu & Kashmir against the judgment of Central Administrative Tribunal whereby the Tribunal has allowed OA and set aside the order impugned therein dated 03.01.2024 whereby the petitioner No. 2 had withdrawn the appointment order issued in favour of the respondent under SRO 43, pursuant to his appointment order dated 05.12.2023 and joining order dated 06.12.2023 ...