Unless it can be shown that the decision was taken malafide or ...

Disciplinary Actions Require Proof of Malafide Intent; Wrong Decisions Alone Aren't Misconduct.

April 21, 2016

Case Laws Central Excise HC

Unless it can be shown that the decision was taken malafide or with ulterior motive, for a wrong decision taken there cannot be disciplinary proceedings as it is not a misconduct - HC

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Unless it can be shown that the decision was taken malafide or ...

Disciplinary Actions Require Proof of Malafide Intent; Wrong Decisions Alone Aren't Misconduct.

April 21, 2016

Case Laws Central Excise HC

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