prof s c pratihar ( urologist &legal studies) 20 August 2008

fate of a contemnor in govt service

can a govt. servant get further reward like post of chairman after being sentensed for a fine of rs2000for contempt of court. after retirement.pl find out any rule in service jurisprudence.drscpratihar

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K.C.Suresh (Advocate) 21 August 2008

Details please. Why contempted?

prof s c pratihar ( urologist &legal studies) 21 August 2008

reply to mr suresh quary====the secretary was directed by hon justice=the respondents r directed to appoint dr =taking into account the case of similarly circumstansed persons a &b who r not recommended for the post of prof. now remains the questions of sentence.the affidavit filed by contmnor does not contain any expression of regreat.al the time showing justification of not complying with the order of the court.considering her contemnous act s discussed at length =i sentensed her ti pay a fine of rs2000.only ---------------

K.C.Suresh (Advocate) 22 August 2008

It is not a bar for chairmanship. There is no moral turpitude. She took a stand to justify her. Court disagreed and fined her. She might have gone in higher court against this order.

prof s c pratihar ( urologist &legal studies) 22 August 2008

she paid the fine.this is like contested appln. and no moral turpitude involved. she did t preferred any appeal.i understand.thanks for reply.drscpratihar