Allahabad High Court
JITENDRA SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS
- Decided
- Bench
- MANISH KUMAR NIGAM
Holding
The order of suspension is valid and the petition is dismissed.
Summary
The petitioner, Jitendra Singh, filed a writ petition (Writ‑A No. 14457 of 2026) challenging the order of suspension dated 17 August 2026 issued by the State of Uttar Pradesh. The petition sought to set aside the suspension on the ground that it was illegal. The learned Judge perused the impugned order and found no infirmity in it. Consequently, the Court was not inclined to interfere with the suspension. The petition was dismissed, but the Court directed that the petitioner be allowed to participate in the pending departmental proceedings, which should be concluded expeditiously.
Issues considered
- Whether the order of suspension dated 17‑08‑2026 is legally valid and liable to be set aside?
Subjects
- suspension
- departmental proceedings
- writ petition
- administrative order
- high court
Judgment
HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD
WRIT - A No. - 14457 of 2026
Jitendra Singh
.....Petitioner(s)
Versus
State Of U.P. And 2 Others
.....Respondent(s)
Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Ramesh Pundir, Rekha Pundir
Counsel for Respondent(s) : C.S.C.
Court No. - 33
HON'BLE MANISH KUMAR NIGAM, J.
1. This petition has been filed challenging the order of suspension dated
17.08.2026.
2. I have perused the order of suspension. There is nothing wrong in the
order and therefore, I am not inclined to interfere in the matter.
3. Accordingly, the petition is dismissed.
4. However, it is provided that the petitioner may participate in the
departmental proceedings, which may be concluded expeditiously.
(Manish Kumar Nigam,J.)
September 11, 2026
Nitika Sri.
Digitally signed by :-
NITIKA SRIVASTAVA
High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
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