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SC refuses to stay HC order allowing disciplinary proceedings against Wankhede

SC refuses to stay HC order allowing disciplinary proceedings against Wankhede

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to overturn the Delhi High Court’s order permitting the Union government and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to move forward with disciplinary proceedings against IRS officer and former Mumbai NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede. The proceedings are linked to the 2021 Cordelia cruise drug seizure case, during his tenure as Zonal Director with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the ANI reported.  Noting that authorities had appointed an Inquiry Officer and a Presenting Officer for the inquiry against Wankhede without giving him sufficient time to respond to the chargesheet, the apex court bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe allowed Wankhede to file his response within two weeks. The Court also directed the authorities to reconsider the appointment of the inquiry officers after taking his reply into account. No interference with HC order, says SC “While we are not inclined to interfere with the order passed by the High Court, we are of the opinion that the appointment of the Inquiry Officer as well as …

Disciplinary action initiated against policeman for manhandling journalist

Disciplinary action initiated against policeman for manhandling journalist

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Disciplinary action has been initiated against a policeman for allegedly manhandling a senior journalist in Kufri, about 20 kilometres away from Shimla. The incident occurred on Sunday when the policeman allegedly obstructed the journalist from covering a news event and asked him to leave the spot. However, the policeman retreated from the spot when the journalist resisted and questioned him for his action. The incident was captured on the camera, which also went viral on social media platforms. The video drew criticism from people and the media fraternity alike, who questioned the policeman`s action. A delegation of media persons met Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday and expressed displeasure over the incident. The journalist demanded stern action against the said policeman. The chief minister, after hearing their grievances, assured stern action against the accused and also assured the media persons that such incidents would not be allowed to be repeated in the future. Following Sukhu`s intervention, the police took disciplinary action against the accused. Shimla Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Singh expressed regret …

Gauhati High Court reinstates constable, calls disciplinary action ‘empty ritual’

Gauhati High Court reinstates constable, calls disciplinary action ‘empty ritual’

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6 min readNew DelhiFeb 23, 2026 05:43 PM IST The Gauhati High Court recently called a disciplinary action taken against an unarmed branch constable “empty ritual and an idle formality”, reversing his removal from service order after observing that the disciplinary authority pre-conceived his guilt even before proceeding with the inquiry. Justice Rajesh Mazumdar was hearing the plea filed by Ukhundoi Brahma, an unarmed branch constable (UBC) who was removed from his service following a disciplinary action taken for allegedly failing to stop prisoners from escaping from the police van. Justice Rajesh Mazumdar noted that the petitioner was not given an adequate opportunity to represent against the enquiry report of the disciplinary proceedings. (Image is enhanced using AI) “This court is of the opinion that even at the stage of the show cause notice, the Disciplinary authority had completely made up his mind and reached definitive conclusions about the alleged guilt of the petitioner herein. Consequently, the preconceived mind has rendered the subsequent proceedings an empty ritual and an idle formality,” the high court observed …

ECI Rejects Bengal Govt’s Disciplinary Action Against 4 Officials, Seeks Fresh Report By January 24 | India News

ECI Rejects Bengal Govt’s Disciplinary Action Against 4 Officials, Seeks Fresh Report By January 24 | India News

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Last Updated:January 21, 2026, 18:58 IST The poll body stated that mandatory procedures were violated and the Commission was not consulted before final decisions were taken. The Commission has sought written explanations from the responsible officers or departments. (PTI File) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken strong exception to the West Bengal government’s handling of disciplinary proceedings against four election-related officials. The poll body stated that mandatory procedures were violated and the Commission was not consulted before final decisions were taken. The matter relates to alleged irregularities during electoral processes, following which the ECI, in an order dated August 5, 2025, had directed the state government to suspend the concerned Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), initiate appropriate departmental proceedings, and register FIRs against erring officials, including a contractual data entry operator. The directions invoked provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Information Technology Act, 2000. Subsequently, the West Bengal government informed the Commission that one official — Tathagata Mondal, …

CAT quashes disciplinary proceedings against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede

CAT quashes disciplinary proceedings against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede

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The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has ruled that disciplinary proceedings against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede are legally untenable, as the charge memorandum issued to him relied on material from a preliminary enquiry whose use had already been prohibited by judicial orders, news agency ANI reported. The tribunal held that the authorities acted in violation of settled legal principles and binding court directions by proceeding on the basis of such material. In its order dated January 19, 2026, CAT examined Wankhede’s challenge to the charge memorandum issued on August 18, 2025, and observed that the charge sheet was “premised upon” the evidence and findings of a Special Enquiry Team (SET), ANI reported. The tribunal noted that both it and constitutional courts had earlier made it clear that findings of a preliminary enquiry cannot be used to frame charges in departmental proceedings. The bench observed that once courts had restrained the use of SET material for disciplinary action, the respondents were duty-bound to comply with those directions. According to the tribunal, the same …

Pakistani kabaddi player faces disciplinary action for representing Indian team | Sport-others News

Pakistani kabaddi player faces disciplinary action for representing Indian team | Sport-others News

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A popular Pakistani international kabaddi player, Ubaidullah Rajput, faces the prospect of a severe disciplinary action after he appeared for an Indian team in a private tournament in Bahrain on December 16. Ubaidullah found himself in big trouble after videos and pictures of him wearing Indian shirt and waving the Indian flag in the GCC Cup went viral. The secretary of the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation, Rana Sarwar, said an emergency meeting of the PKR had been called on December 27 in which the matter would be discussed and decision taken on disciplinary action against Rajput and some other players. “I can confirm it was a private event with private teams formed under the names of India, Pakistan, Canada, Iran etc. in the competition by the organisers. But all the teams had players of their own origin. Indian players represented the Indian private side and Ubaidullah played for them which is unacceptable in these circumstances,” Sarwar said. He also claimed 16 Pakistani players had gone to Bahrain in their personal capacity without taking any permission from …

FIDE submits complaint to ethics and disciplinary commission against Vladimir Kramnik | Chess News

FIDE submits complaint to ethics and disciplinary commission against Vladimir Kramnik | Chess News

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The International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Tuesday submitted a complaint to the FIDE Ethics & Disciplinary Commission (EDC) and named former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik as the respondent. “The referral follows concern in the chess community about repeated public allegations made by Kramnik against GM Daniel Naroditsky and GM David Navara, and comes after a review of the matter by the FIDE Management Board,” the chess body said in the statement. Naroditsky passed away last month at the age of 29 as the chess world mourned his demise. Kramnik, who had previously accused Naroditsky of cheating in online chess, raised his suspicion of Naroditsky’s sudden passing and posted a series of explosive tweets questioning the circumstances. The 50-year-old Russian GM hinted at potential substance abuse and deteriorating mental health. Kramnik had, without substantial proof, repeatedly accused the American player of cheating while playing online – an allegation that Naroditsky had firmly denied. Last December, Naroditsky had said on “Take Take Take” that cheating, according to him, is the worst crime a chess player can commit …

Kolkata Cops Under The Lens As Police Dept Pushes New Disciplinary Rule

Kolkata Cops Under The Lens As Police Dept Pushes New Disciplinary Rule

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Last Updated:May 24, 2025, 22:38 IST The directive comes amid growing concerns over a rising trend of law enforcement officers engaging in online content creation Sources indicate that personnel have been instructed to adhere strictly to the directive, and any failure to comply will lead to action. Representational pic/PTI In a bid to uphold professional discipline, the Kolkata police department has issued strict directives, barring all personnel under its jurisdiction from creating or sharing social media reels while in uniform or within police premises. Senior officials have conveyed the instructions to all police stations (thanas) across the city, warning that any violation of the order will be met with disciplinary action. The directive comes amid growing concerns over a rising trend of law enforcement officers engaging in online content creation, which authorities believe undermines the dignity and decorum expected of a disciplined force. A senior officer told News18, “It’s a clear violation of discipline and unbecoming of a member of a disciplined force. Such actions are not in line with the standards we are expected …

BCCI Unveils 10-Point Diktat After Australia Debacle, Threatens “Disciplinary Action Against…”

BCCI Unveils 10-Point Diktat After Australia Debacle, Threatens “Disciplinary Action Against…”

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Cracking the whip on the Indian cricket team’s “star culture”, the BCCI on Thursday unveiled a 10-point policy to promote “discipline and unity”, making domestic cricket mandatory, imposing restriction on the presence of families and personal staff on tours and banning individual commercial endorsements during ongoing series. It is learnt that the restrictions were sought by head coach Gautam Gambhir in a review meeting of the team’s recent poor run. Non-compliance would invite sanctions, including cuts in the players’ retainer fee from central contracts and a bar on participating in the cash-rich Indian Premier League. The measures have been announced in the wake of the team’s disastrous tour of Australia during which it surrendered the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade. The debacle was preceded by a series whitewash against a relatively under-strength New Zealand at home. The 10 diktats make it mandatory for players to seek Gambhir and chairman of selectors’ Ajit Agarkar’s approval for any relaxation, including the duration of stay for their families on tour. The Board …

Malayalam actress Sandra Thomas expelled from Kerala Film Producers’ Association over disciplinary issues: REPORT

Malayalam actress Sandra Thomas expelled from Kerala Film Producers’ Association over disciplinary issues: REPORT

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Trigger Warning: This particular article contains information about sexual assault that might be triggering for some readers.  Renowned Malayalam actress Sandra Thomas has been officially ousted from the Kerala Film Producers Association (KFPA) for allegedly violating the organization’s disciplinary standards. According to a PTI report, Sandra had criticized KFPA and other film organizations amid the release of the Hema Committee Report. She further questioned their silence on the startling revelations about sexual assault in Mollywood. In response to her statements, the association issued a show cause notice to Sandra Thomas. During an executive committee meeting held on October 28, the KFPA determined that the actress had repeatedly breached discipline norms and made unfounded accusations against committee members. The association also noted that her reply to the notice did not meet their expectations. B Rajesh, KFPA secretary, stated in a letter as quoted by PTI, “So, it has been decided to cancel the membership of Sandra Thomas Productions and of you, as a person who represents the firm.” Sandra Thomas later addressed the media and shared …