Financial Misconduct In Government Service Warrants Dismissal; No Compassionate Allowance For Acts Of Moral Turpitude: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court ruled that an employee facing financial misconduct in government service is liable for dismissal, and such an act cannot be excused for compassionate allowances. The petitioner had contested a dismissal after being accused of financial irregularities. The Court upheld the termination, stating that employees guilty of moral turpitude and financial misconduct cannot claim compassionate benefits. This ruling sets a strong precedent in cases of moral misconduct in government service, affirming that accountability and integrity must be maintained.