Tuesday, 7 October 2014

Administrative Law - Preponderance of probability sufficient in departmental proceedings

The Hon'ble Madras High Court in Thiru N.Jayakumar Vs The Hon'ble Chief Judicial Magistrate, Cuddalore , wherein, the Appellant was removed from services for coming to office in a drunken condition, held that charges need not be proved beyond reasonable doubt. Preponderance of probability sufficient in departmental proceedings.