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1. Exoneration by competent authorities in departmental proceedings and its impact on criminal prosecution. Analysis: Issue 1: Exoneration by competent authorities in departmental proceedings and its impact on criminal prosecution In the present case, the petitioners had been exonerated by competent authorities in departmental proceedings related to alleged violations under various Acts. The petitioners contended that since the orders exonerating them had attained finality, their prosecution based on the same set of facts and evidence could not be sustained. The petitioners relied on various legal precedents to support their contention. The court noted that the decisions by competent authorities were based on a thorough examination of facts and evidence. It emphasized that the orders exonerating the petitioners had become final, and there was no indication that the respondent sought to challenge these orders through appropriate legal procedures. The court highlighted that subjecting the petitioners to criminal prosecution after being exonerated in departmental proceedings would be unjust and an abuse of the legal process. It underscored that the standard of proof required in criminal cases was higher than in departmental proceedings, and since the charges were identical in both proceedings, the lack of evidence in departmental proceedings rendered the criminal prosecution baseless. Consequently, the court allowed the petitions, quashed the criminal proceedings against the petitioners, and discharged their bail bonds. This detailed analysis of the judgment highlights the key issue of exoneration by competent authorities in departmental proceedings and its impact on subsequent criminal prosecution. The court's thorough examination of the legal precedents and principles ensures a comprehensive understanding of the case and its implications.
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