In a recent legal case, the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition filed after eight years of the passing of the impugned orders. The case involved Shovendra Jha of B/11Bn, CRPF, who was disciplined for undisciplined acts in the past. Despite the lack of cogent explanation for the delay, the Court found it too late to grant the requested reliefs. Learn more about this judgment from the Delhi High Court.
Analysis
- Force number 910810094 CT/GD Shovendra Jha of B/11Bn, CRPF, was disciplined for undisciplined acts in 2007 and 2009.
- He was punished with a cumulative effect for an annual increment of two years in 2007, and in 2009 given a three-year annual salary increment with a cumulative effect.
- In 2015, he was found guilty of misconduct under the Central Reserve Police Force Act and CRPF Rules, resulting in a punishable offense.
- Jha’s actions of ignoring instructions to give statements, refusing to obtain letters from the investigating officer, and exhibiting undisciplined behavior highlight his lack of adherence to rules.
- The petitioner filed the petition after eight years of the passing of the impugned orders.
- There is no cogent explanation provided for the delay and laches in filing the petition.
- The Court finds it too late to exercise its extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to grant the requested reliefs.
Decision
- The petition has no merit and is dismissed
Case Title: SHOVENDRA JHA Vs. DIRECTOR GENERAL CRPF AND ORS (2024:DHC:3872-DB)
Case Number: W.P.(C)-6783/2024
