The police fired on a violent mob which tried to attack a police station where an accused wa kept. To diffuse the situation. Lathi charge was also made. In the process 10 persons go injured seriously. ANGO filed a PIL in the High Court seeking damages from the police for the injured. Is such PIL maintainable and the damages payable? Decide.

Facts of the Case A violent mob gathered near a police station attempting to attack the premises in order to harm an accused who was […]

All the 150 public servants working in a Government department were dismissed from service as most of them participated in a Dharna cum Gherao Programme. No inquiry was conducted on the ground of impracticability. Discuss the validity of such dismissal.

Facts of the Case All 150 public servants working in a Government department were dismissed from service because they participated in a Dharna-cum-Gherao programme. The […]

A was a temporary Government Servant. He was given a memorandum containing two charges against him. He asked to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against him. His services were terminated without assigning any reasons – decide its validity with reason.

Facts of the Case Mr. A, a temporary government servant, was issued a memorandum containing two charges against him. He was given an opportunity to […]