Karnataka High Court Questions Suspension of MLC for Not Displaying Ambedkar Photo on Constitution Day

The Karnataka High Court quashed the suspension of Deputy Secretary of the State Legislative Council, K J Jalajakshi, on the allegation that she failed to place the photograph of Dr B R Ambedkar at the Constitution Day function conducted on November 26, 2024.

The court said that, considering the nature of the charge, it "cannot be reasonably concluded" that the petitioner is likely to tamper with any witness or influence the course of the departmental enquiry.

The court said that now that the departmental enquiry has been initiated against the petitioner, at this stage, the respondents must conclude it in accordance with law.

[K J Jaljakshi v The Honourable Chairman]