Disgraceful Conduct - Indian Laws - General

Disgraceful Conduct: The expression disgraceful conduct is not defined in the statute. Therefore, the same has to be understood in given dictionary meaning. The term disgrace signifies loss of honor, respect, or reputation, shame or bring disfavour or discredit. Disgraceful mean s giving offence to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation or conduct or character deserving or bringing disgrace or shame. Disgraceful conduct is also to be examined from the context in which the term has been employed under the statute. Disgraceful conduct need not necessarily be connected with the official of the office bearer. Therefore, it may be outside the ambit of discharge of his official duty. RAVI YASHWANT BHOIR VERSUS DISTRICT COLLECTOR, RAIGAD ORS. - 2012 (3) TMI 525 - SUPREME COURT