Dismissal Requires Proper Reasoning and Must Follow Proportionality: Delhi High Court
The case involved a government employee who was dismissed from service after disciplinary proceedings for alleged misconduct. The employee challenged the dismissal before the High Court, arguing that the punishment was too harsh and not properly justified.
The Court examined whether the disciplinary authority had given adequate reasons for imposing the maximum penalty.
It held that dismissal cannot be imposed mechanically and must follow the principle of proportionality, meaning the punishment should match the misconduct.
Since the order lacked proper reasoning and did not consider lesser penalties, the Court set aside the dismissal and directed fresh consideration.
