In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that the acquittal of a public servant in a criminal case does not prevent the initiation or continuation of departmental proceedings. The court emphasized that disciplinary action operates independently of a criminal trial, as the standard of proof in such inquiries is significantly lower.
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